Direct Support Professional / DSP

Direct Support Professional / DSP

Requirements

• Must successfully complete the Direct Support Professional curriculum as adopted by Maine Department of Health and Human Services, or demonstrate proficiency through DHHS’s approved Assessment of Prior Learning, or successfully complete the curriculum from the Maine College of Direct Support within six months of date of hire.
• Must meet one of the training and examination requirements for Personal Support Specialist, including enrolling in a certified training program within sixty (60) days of hire and completing training and examination requirements within nine months of employment.
• Must be a Certified Brain Injury Specialist or have completed equivalent training within the first 12 months of employment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have graduated from high school or acquired a General Education Diploma.
• Must have completed Reportable Events Training.
• Must have completed a Department approved Behavior Regulations Training.
• Must have an adult protective and child protective record check.
• Must have a background check consistent with 18.10-9.
• Must maintain current status as State of Maine Certified Residential Medication Aide.
• Demonstrates effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and part of a team.
• Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• Has reliable transportation and is able to travel between residences and office, as needed, during the shift.

Responsibilities

• Assists the patient in achieving the individualized treatment plan goals established by the clinical and/or residential team and provides feedback as needed.
• Ensures safety, living comfort, and hygiene needs of patient are met, while fostering independent functioning.
• May provide/arrange for transportation, and escort patient to medical/other appointments, and outings. Keeps staff and family members informed of all scheduled appointments.
• Adheres to/enforce Bill of Rights of patient and reports any violation to management.
• Implements community reintegration activities under the direction of the clinical and/or residential treatment team to assist the patient with a variety of needs in the home and community. Assists the patient in understanding their needs and limitations.
• Observes, documents, and reports changes in the condition of the patient to management and other treatment team members as appropriate.
• Attends case conference and family educational meetings as recommended by the team.
• Maintains the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature. Shares information only when recipient’s right to access is clearly established and sharing of such information is in the best interest of the patient.
• Adheres to and participates in Company’s mandatory Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act privacy program/practices and Business Ethics and Compliance programs/practices.
• Maintains and submits documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, local, state and federal regulations.
• Maintains a professional appearance, is reliable and punctual, cooperative and conducts self according to accepted standards of professional practice in the course of assigned duties.
• Attends, participates in, and/or conducts internal staff development programs, obtains continuing education as required by company policy and regulations.
• Assists team in fostering a safe home environment for the patient.
• Reports any safety concerns, or issues to management immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.