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About the Role
Schedule: Monday – Friday 10am - 4pm, two weekends a month around 9am – 4pm
Schedule is flexible on exact days/times out of the weekdays for both School and Summertime.
Description:
Family is looking for a kind and patient DSP to support their 9-year-old daughter. She likes playing outside, swimming, loves animals, reading, and music, and is into the magic school bus. She is less resistant to information and requests from those who are softer spoken. A DSP who can be flexible to her routine, support emotional regulation, practice and build social skills, safety awareness and work toward reducing stress during transitions. Who is comfortable with behavioral support in both the community and in their home.
Other supports a DSP can provide include communication and expressing herself. She is semi-verbal and communication can be a barrier for her to express her emotions. DSP can support with de-escalating her frustration. Client is gluten free and struggles with finding food and drinks she likes. Additionally, she prefers to wear pants, she is more vulnerable to overheating. DSP can support by encouraging and monitoring food and water intake.
Family is LGBTQ+ household, they have one small dog and two other children in the home, client requires extra attention, and supervision. She will occasionally try to wander off from supervised areas and is still toilet training. Family wants to do more community activities over the summer. They are hoping to find a DSP who would be able to ride along with them to support her in the car and during outings in the community, at least two weekends out of the month.
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