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SUMMARY:

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) performs hands-on care and support for participants with\ intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, particularly those with autism, in various settings\ including any Echoing Hope Ranch (EHR) site and/or participant homes and communities.\ Performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:\ (Work assignments may vary and will be communicated to the employee by the supervisor.)

• Provide direct care to those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Perform personal care tasks, including, but not limited to, assistance with basic personal hygiene and\ grooming, feeding, and movement, medical oversight, and health care.
• Foster positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served.
• Ensure participant safety and maintain a safe environment.
• Remind and assist clients with self-administration of medications (training provided).
• Encourage self-help activities. Report changes in clients condition or family situation to\ administrators and supervisors.
• Document services provided. Perform home management functions such as light housekeeping,\ laundry, bed making, and cleaning.
• Plan meals, shop for groceries, prepare and serve food/meals, assist with feeding and clean-up.
• Accompany clients to scheduled appointments and transport or run errands for participants.
• Assist with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Direct Support Professional Qualifications / Skills:

• Ability to work in a group home, home-like settings.
• Communication skills (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the\ company.
• Ability to handle physical aspects of a job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling,\ reaching, and walking for periods of time.
• PERFORMS OTHER RELATED DUTIES AND ASSIGNMENTS AS REQUIRED.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Able to positively interact and develop rapport with participants and their families.
• Able to maintain a calm, non-defensive, supportive attitude during crises or potential crisis situations.
• Must be able to access communications from EHR via telephone and/or computer.
• Have ability to operate a computer, tablet, or other electronic devices for record keeping and\ documentation.
• Required to pass extensive criminal/background checks in accordance with state and federal laws and\ fingerprint check in order to obtain necessary fingerprint clearance.
• Must satisfactorily participate in and complete all EHR comprehensive training programs within the\ required timelines and ensure all training remain in compliance.
• Must have safe and reliable transportation to and from EHR work facilities with a valid drivers\ license.