at Champlain Community Services in Colchester, Vermont, United States
Job Description
Entry Level
Overview: This position acts as a front line supporter to implement community based
inclusion and employment services for individuals the agency serves. The Scope of the
Direct Support Professional ’s responsibility encompasses all aspects of successfully
implementing individualized, community based service plans in ways that maximize the
independence and esteem of individuals served by the agency.
Direct Support Professional s are required to implement support strategies, provide for
health and safety needs and act as a mentor to the individuals they are assigned to serve. As
the front line of the agency that interfaces with the community, they are expected to
represent themselves, the individuals they serve and the agency in positive and professional
ways.
Educational Requirements: HS Diploma or Equivalent Degree
Areas of Accountability:
A) Community/Employment Inclusion
Participate as an active member of the individuals team, helping to develop
community based goals
Implement Individual Service Agreement goals and support strategies to assist
individuals to realize their dreams
Develop opportunities for the individuals they support to experience and become a
member of their local community
Assist individuals in their areas of need while emphasizing independence so they
may successfully access their local community
Act as a positive role model and provide mentoring to the individuals the agency
serves and other staff
Enhance the understanding of others so they may better include supported
individuals in their lives
Present the individuals they support and the agency in a manner that fosters good
community relations
Provide professional and positive representation for the agency while supporting
individuals in the community
Execute behavioral support strategies in ways that promote the individuals dignity
and human rights
B) Documentation
Document Community/Employment supports and other required information to
provide quality service and ensure compliance with regulator standards and funding
allocation by:
Track activities related to and progress towards Individual Service Agreement
goals as outlined in the ISA or as directed by the individuals Service Coordinator
File Incident Reports as necessary
Direct Support Professional Job Description
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Accurately complete Time Sheets/Mileage forms
Any additional documentation requested by the individuals Service Coordinator
Submit all required documentation in a timely manner
C) Team Participation
Attend service planning meetings as required
Attend all mandatory staff/team meetings which may fall outside regularly
scheduled days/hours
Attend supervision meetings
Effectively facilitate cross-training with other staff as required
Required Skills:
Strong appreciation for diversity of strengths and needs, such that the DSP can
adapt to work with a variety individuals
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Good judgment and independent decision making skills
Ability to transport individuals in the community
Physical Demands:
Ability to provide physical support to clients including, but not limited to,
occasionally lifting or transferring clients, supporting clients while walking,
lifting/pushing manual wheelchairs, supporting clients moving in and out of
wheelchairs or vehicles, performing other physical tasks that utilize full range of
motion.
Professional Expectations:
Exhibit commitment to the philosophy of community inclusion, self determination
and individualized growth for people with developmental disabilities.
Exemplifies these philosophies to the community.
Patient, insightful, respectful and compassionate approach to people with
developmental disabilities, particularly while providing intense behavioral,
emotional or personal care support.
Utilize the team process to enhance the community experience for served
individuals.
Provide personal care, support with medical needs and medication administration,
behavioral supports and other needed support in ways that enhance the individuals
independence and dignity
Communicate with individuals, family members, guardians, co-workers and
community members in a professional manner that enhance relations for the
individual and the agency.
Access to Information:
In accordance with all HIPAA requirements, Direct Support Professional s have
authorized access to the following documentation/ records:
The complete consumer record set as necessary to fulfill job requirements.
