Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Department: HCS
Reports To: Program Manager
Location: Houston, TX 77080
Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday from 4pm – 12am
Pay Rate: $13 per hour
Position Summary:
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for efficiently coordinating the daily activities for the clients in a residential setting. The DSP is responsible for instructing and training adults with disabilities, primarily development disabilities, within a group home setting. Duties will include, but not limited to, instructing/training residents to achieve maximum independence while fostering a caring and family-style environment. The DSP is responsible for the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of each resident in their care. The Center for Pursuit is looking for someone who is going to truly take care of the residents and completing the necessary documentation accurately and completely in the computer programs.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting the residents with their daily living activities
- Bathing, grooming, hygiene, and dressing
- Cooking, and meal planning and preparation
- Supporting and teaching the residents with basic life skills
- How to use a washing and dryer
- Folding, sorting, and organizing their clothing
- Monitoring and assisting with medication and ensuring proper dosage
- Assisting any residents with ambulatory and mobility issues
- Household duties, such as dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and cleaning living areas
- Supporting and assisting our clients with community integration and participating in social outings and leisure activities such as eateries, grocery shopping, movie watching, medical appts
- Responsible for returning expense receipts for outings, along with mileage and expense reports
- Travel may be required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
- Be able to reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, stoop, crouch, and crawl
- Lift up to 50 lbs with assistance
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Possess a motivating spirt to help others grow
- Good verbal and writing skills
- Proficient with computer technology
- Able to multi-task
- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times at work
- Exercise independent judgement
- Able to communicate effectively
- Must be supportive and compassionate toward others
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year of residential setting providing services to adults with developmental disabilities
- CPR and SAM certifications
- If not, they will be required upon hire and renewed annually thereafter
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
