Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Description

At Tenco, each day is dedicated to building opportunities for people with disabilities to work, learn life skills, and interact in the community. Tenco is a non-profit corporation founded in 1965, currently serving more than 250 people with disabilities. We operate vocational centers and offer day programs and residential services in Fairfield, Ottumwa, Keosauqua, Knoxville, Chariton, Oskaloosa, and Centerville, Iowa.

We have exciting opportunities for you to join our growing team. Tenco is a fulfilling, exciting place to work that offers flexibility, an excellent benefit package, and paid time off! Tenco is actively seeking dependable, motivated staff who enjoy working with people in a rewarding atmosphere.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will play a positive and vital role in helping our clients achieve their goals and gain independence. Responsibilities include providing support and assistance to people with disabilities in their home/community to develop and maintain skills for greater independence. Responsible for implementing the Individual Program Plan, documentation of program results, and good communication skills a must. We offer a variety of available shifts including daytime/evening/overnight positions.

Essential Job Functions: Direct Support Profession (DSP)

• Supervise, train, and/or assist Individuals with disabilities in all phases of daily living to explore and achieve the goals established in the Individual Program Plan (I.P.P.).
• Transport Individuals to appointments, shopping, community activities, etc. as needed.
• Complete written documentation following each service provided; including Individual’s progress on goals, activities, responses, interaction, etc.
• Remain actively involved with the Individual(s) throughout the duration of your shift.
• Provide updates on Individuals and maintain regular communication with supervisor.
• Ensure that safety standards are adhered to and proper action is taken to correct any violations.
• Be informed of and capable of handling emergencies; i.e. Individuals' behavior issues, medical emergencies, evacuations, etc.
• Assist in objectively evaluating Individuals’ skills through assessment tools.
• Successfully complete the Medication Manager course and administer medications according; reporting all passes on Medication Administration Record (MAR).
• Responsible for completing Tenco’s annual Corporate Compliance training and fulfilling all the requirements set forth by the Corporate Compliance program.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-services.
• Responsible to maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times.
• Ensure that only non-aversive behavior management techniques are used as outlined in the behavior plans and report all incidents of suspected Individual’s rights violations.
• Encourage Individuals to participate in leisure activities and supervise Individuals.
• Other work related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications/Requirements: Direct Support Professional

• High school education or equivalent; experience working with people with disabilities preferred.*
• Must have access to a telephone*
• Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds without restrictions and pass pre-employment physical.
• Satisfactory results on background checks pertaining to criminal and abuse registries.
• Must have valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance as required by the State of Iowa, and be insurable under Tenco’s insurance.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $9.50 /hour

Job Type: Part-time

Required education:

• High school or equivalent

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