The Direct Support Professional Staff Member is responsible for providing residential support services for the Home and Community-Based Service (HCS) and ICF-IDD program participants. The delivery of required Medicaid Waiver Home and Community-Based Services shall comply with the Evidentiary Certification Principles.



Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Directs personal assistance with daily living activities such as grooming, eating, bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene


• Assists with meal planning and preparation and housekeeping


• Assists with ambulation and mobility as needed


• Secures and provides transportation


• Reinforces counseling and therapy activities


• Assists with medications and the performance of RN delegated tasks


• Supervises and assures of individuals’ health, safety, and security


• Facilitates inclusion in community activities, use of natural supports, social interaction, participation in leisure activities, and development of socially valued behavior


• Maintains regular attendance and timeliness in duties


• Maintains good work and personal ethics in dealing with co-workers and resident consumers


• Does not engage in activities other than official business during work hours


• Presents a neat, clean appearance; dressed appropriately for the job. Practices personal hygiene


• Adheres to Attendance Policy - Works when scheduled, beginning and ending work as expected; calls in according to policy; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately, records all hours worked as instructed


• Reports incidents/injuries in a timely manner


• Cooperates in internal/external investigations


• Maintains confidentiality of company and consumer information


• Participates and assists in the development of the Personal Development Plan (PDP) for the individuals served


• Ensures PDP is implemented as it relates to residential services


• Reports to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) any problems, proposed program changes, behavior of individuals served, concerns, training needs, medical concerns, dietary issues, etc


• Ensures documentation of behaviors, incidents and injuries, program data collection, medication data, and progress notes are completed accurately and in a timely manner


• Perform all other duties as assigned by management


• Accepts direction and feedback from supervisors and follows through appropriately

• High School Diploma or GED


• Valid Driver’s License


• Driving record that meets minimum standards, allowing for insurance coverage under the company’s insurance