Direct Service professional (DSP)
Direct Service professional (DSP)
A direct support professional is a person who assists an individual with a disability to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community, assists with activities of daily living if needed, and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion.
Jesdit infusion DSPs provide the person-centered supports critical to achieving quality of life and the ability to lead lives of purpose and value. Our Direct Support Professionals provide much more than basic care. They are responsible for helping individuals achieve goals and providing the support and guidance necessary for them to be productive, integral members of their communities.
DSP duties and responsibilities include:
- Assist an individual to attend an event, take a class, etc.
- Assist an individual participating in activities such as:
- Assistance in completing activities of daily living
- Ordering off a menu
- Purchasing items
- Basic cooking
- Laundry skills
- Etiquette
- Travel training
- Accessing activities in the community, etc.
- One-on-one tutoring
- Support on a job site to assist in basic self-care, social skills, and activities of daily living.
Minimum requirements:
- 18 years of age
- Complete State/Federal Criminal Background checks and Central Registry checks
- Drug tests as applicable under Stephen Komninos’ Law
- Successfully completes the Division mandated training
- Valid driver’s license and abstract (not to exceed 5 points) if driving is required
