Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Respite

The mission of On Your Mark is to provide innovative and comprehensive community-based service to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across their lifespan.  We are committed to helping each individual experience the highest quality of life possible by providing person-centered programs that promote community and social inclusion, health and fitness, daily activity participation, independence, self-empowerment, and productivity.

Gain experience for career development in multiple fields including Education, Social Services, and Healthcare!

Full time employees may be eligible for the following:

• Health Benefits including optional Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your dependents
• Medical FSA and Dependent Care Account
• Partial Medical deductible reimbursement
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor match
• Generous PTO

Job Description:

Direct Support Professionals promote the integration of individuals into the community by teaching daily living skills, helping to attain goals; and providing instruction, assistance and support when required. The Respite department provides relief to caretakers in a variety of programs, incorporating social skills training with fun and exciting activities! As a DSP in our department, you will provide support for individuals in a group setting as they partake in various scheduled activities and trips.

Responsibilities:

• Arrive on time and prepared to begin working.
• Complete all tasks assigned promptly while remaining responsive to any of the needs of program participants.
• Provide direct supervision, prompts as needed, and provide redirections as appropriate to assigned individuals. 
• Utilize behavior support strategies to help minimize confusion and frustration for individuals.
•  Maintain ongoing knowledge of each individual’s medical, psychological, cognitive, and social needs and ensure that activities are appropriate to needs and treatment goals.
• Ensure safety of program participants by adhering to all applicable regulations and maintaining situational awareness.
• Assure the individual’s environment meets or exceeds established standards for health and safety. 
• Respond appropriately to immediate or urgent emergent individual needs, such as injuries and illness and provide or obtain assistance as needed. 
• Participate positively and actively during class activities. 
• Carryout job responsibilities in a professional manner. 
• Adhere to all applicable Federal, State, City, and On Your Mark policy and procedures.
• Adhere to On Your Mark attendance policies and notify Program Administration in advance of changes to schedule.
• Maintain individual and staff confidentiality. 
• Intervene appropriately and report ALL incidents, seizures, injuries, staff issues, and behavior concerns to Program 
• Administration promptly.
• Monitor for any injuries, bruises or wounds. 
• Attend and participate in all required and assigned trainings.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with individuals, families of individuals, staff and supervisors.
• Model positive behavior, good manners, appropriate dress, social interactions and appropriate language.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Self-directed and motivated to function independently, completing tasks in a timely manner.
• Creative and solution-oriented thinkers preferred.
• Must be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays when necessary.
• Valid working papers if currently attending High School OR a High School Diploma/G.E.D. 
• Valid drivers’ license preferred

REPORTS TO:  

Assistant Director of Respite
Director of Respite
Executive Administration
 

*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status. *