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About the Role
Schedule: Every Sunday, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sunday shifts are alternated between two clients who live in the same home.
We are seeking a caring, attentive, and dependable Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support two loving and friendly 8-year-old twin girls who thrive on connection, consistency, and opportunities to build independence. They enjoy socializing, playing indoors and outdoors, and engaging in activities within their community.
This position is ideal for someone who is patient, understanding, and able to provide structure, routine, and long-term care. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting individuals who experience challenging behaviors, including emotional dysregulation, self-injurious behaviors, and aggression. We are looking for someone who can provide compassionate support while respecting and empowering each client's voice, preferences, and individuality.
One client uses a manual wheelchair and requires physical assistance with transfers and mobility, including pushing a wheelchair up and down the home's ramps. Candidates must be able to safely lift at least 90 pounds. This client also requires support with catheterization and other toileting needs.
Both clients may need prompting and assistance with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, toileting, bathing, and dressing. They also benefit from support with physical therapy exercises and opportunities to practice balance, coordination, and other motor skills. This position is well-suited for someone who enjoys helping children build social skills, form positive relationships, and engage in meaningful community activities.
Responsibilities:
Provide close supervision and support in the home and during community outings.
Assist with personal care tasks, including toileting, bathing, dressing, and general hygiene.
Encourage clients to follow their specialized diets, prepare snacks and simple meals, and provide supervision during mealtimes.
Use proactive and positive support strategies when responding to challenging behaviors, including aggression, refusal of care, elopement, PICA, and difficulties with emotional regulation.
Monitor mealtimes, fluid intake, and overall safety.
Support participation in physical therapy exercises and other activities that promote physical development and independence.
Foster opportunities for social engagement, friendship-building, and skill development.
Requirements:
Spanish-speaking or bilingual candidates are strongly preferred.
Must complete nurse delegation for catherization.
Must be trained on and follow the client's Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP).
Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviors is preferred.
Must be able to safely lift at least 90 pounds.
Ability to provide reliable, patient, and compassionate care while maintaining a structured and supportive environment.
Requirements
Daily Requirements:
Scheduling – each DSP has a set schedule with the assigned client(s)
Smart phone – use a cell phone to clock in/out for visits and complete the daily progress notes.
Patient, Kind and Positive – caring for clients with disabilities requires someone who can be patient, support the client through kindness and understanding, and provide positive reinforcement throughout the shift.
Driving – depending on the client, they may need to be driven to community events or appointments. Valid license and insurance required if driving will be needed.
Support – develop and maintain positive working relationships with the assigned client(s), their families and the FRR Support Manager