Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Behavioral Support

• Personal care and hygiene tasks • Monitor health needs, including medications, special diets, and notify supervisor of any outstanding needs • Shopping and meal preparation • Planning outings and activities in the community • Perform housekeeping and laundry duties, including cleaning, organizing, maintaining a safe and tidy living environment, and washing, drying, folding, and putting away clothes and linens. • Setting goals and learning new skills and hobbies • Assist in developing positive behavior supports by providing feedback about individual's preferences • Participate in the formulation and implementation of individual treatment plans including data collection, report-writing participation in treatment team meeting and carrying out treatment team recommendations • Provide Lift and Transfer assistance (may include non-ambulatory individuals) requiring ability to carry and maneuver up to 50 or more pounds of unbalanced weight • Building healthy habits and relationships • Supporting positive behavior and boundaries • Maintaining well-being and safety by following plans and reporting guidelines • 6 months of experience working with people who have developmental disabilities • Experience using de-escalation techniques (preferred) • Willing to be actively engaged and creative with ideas for outings and engagement in the home • Experience working as RBT or paraeducator (preferred) • Excellent written and verbal English language skills • 18+ years or older • Preferred NAR, HCA, Nurse Delegation, CNA, NAC At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an equal opportunity employer. #EMWIJ 7/31