Sr Direct Support Professional

Position Summary:

The Senior Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for implementing person-centered services for each individual.  This includes ensuring implementation of the individual’s services, goals and outcomes in relation to program-based and community inclusion activities.  In addition, the Senior Direct Support Professional is directly responsible for the individual’s overall physical and emotional well-being. 

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position: 

• Oversee DSPs’ implementation of individuals’ plans, consistent with their specific services, goals and outcomes.  Participate in the planning and implementation of activities, both at the program and in the community, that address these goals and outcomes.  

• Promote choice and self-determination to support individuals to direct the course of their own lives. Ensure that services and goals reflect what the individuals want for themselves.  

• Respect and affirm the human rights, civil rights and responsibilities of the people supported.  

• Ensure DSPs support and teach individuals according to their services, goals and outcomes.  Actively engage individuals in skills development, socialization and task participation across all settings. Ensure that supports are provided with consideration for each person’s individualized needs and routines.  

• Promote and support the inclusion of individuals in their community according to their unique needs, interests, and desires. Model and encourage interaction between individuals and community members.  Foster individuals’ personal growth by assisting in forming and maintaining friendships with neighbors, co-workers and peers.  

• Assist in maintaining positive communications with family members, advocates, and service providers as per program and individual’s needs.   

• Transport individuals utilizing agency vehicles or assist them in taking public transportation, as required.  

• Plan monthly schedule with team for community outings and in-house activities. Be prepared each day to go into the community with individuals and oversee the DSPs in the community.   

• Participate in the Program Planning Team (PPT) meetings.  

• Create staff action plan with PPT   

• Level 1 and 2 SR DSP sends plan in draft to supervisor for input.  Then once revised, puts plan in review and submits plan in pcare for supervisor’s approval.    

• Level 3 SR DSP puts plan into review in Precision Care and submits to supervisor for approval.   

• Once meeting is held (every 6 months) and plan is approved, send copy of the staff action plan to care manager, residence and family within the OPWDD required timeframe (59 days).  

• Upload all meeting documents, including sign in sheet, meeting minutes, and proof of plan dissemination, into Precision Care.    

• Document and ensure documentation of necessary information and data in areas such as medical, behavioral, individualized services, goals and outcomes, fire safety, community inclusion, communication books, etc., ensuring their accuracy and completeness.  

• Follow all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations, to maintain compliance.  Complete all written reports and documentation on a timely basis.