Direct Support Professional (DSP)24-16811 Job at NavitsPartners, Florence, AZ

ZDVoenVkNGFKdmZzd3k4SkVjY2p2cmFqdFE9PQ==
  • NavitsPartners
  • Florence, AZ

Job Description

Job Description: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Location: Phoenix/AZ 

Shift: 5*8

Position Overview:
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). This role involves providing coaching, mentoring, and direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, or epilepsy. The goal is to help individuals develop new skills, maintain current abilities, and live fulfilling lives in Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) and group home settings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Skill Development: Create and implement activities and programs to foster skill-building and independence.
  • Daily Living Support: Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, dressing, meal preparation, eating, and attending day or work programs.
  • Housekeeping: Perform light housekeeping duties such as cleaning, laundry, washing dishes, and disinfecting equipment and wheelchairs.
  • Meal Preparation: Prepare, cook, and serve meals while adhering to specialized dietary needs.
  • Plan Implementation: Follow and implement Individual Support Plans, behavior support plans, and therapeutic programs.
  • Health Care Support: Administer medications and provide basic health care as needed.
  • Recreational Activities: Encourage and support individuals in engaging with recreational activities at home and within the community.
  • Team Collaboration: Participate in team meetings to discuss and develop individualized support plans.
  • Flexibility: Adapt to various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be willing to work at different locations as needed.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull at least 50 lbs.
  • Willingness to engage in physically demanding tasks as required by the role.

Qualifications:

  • Empathy and a passion for working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and environments.
  • Commitment to fostering a safe and supportive environment.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Shift work, Night shift,

Similar Jobs

EPAM Systems, Inc.

Senior Data Analytics Consultant Job at EPAM Systems, Inc.

Senior Data Analytics Consultant Description EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services...  ...We believe that the greatest strength of the company is its people. EPAM is fully committed to help its employees to reach their full... 

Jenkins Chiropractic LLC

Chiropractic Front/Back Office Assistant Job at Jenkins Chiropractic LLC

 ...Job Details: Busy chiropractic office is looking for a new team member. This person will have daily front and back office duties, and help with patient care. This person must posses a positve attitude, love working with people, be able to multi task, and be a... 

Independent Lake Camp

Climbing Wall and Aerial Adventures Department Head Job at Independent Lake Camp

 ...Adventures department manager will be in charge of the camp outdoor adventure course (high & low rope elements, zip lines) & indoor climbing wall (top rope & bouldering areas). The ideal applicant is over 21, with both managerial & teaching youth experience as well as... 

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc.

Locums Radiation Oncologist Physician Job at Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced RadiationOncologist for a locums assignment in West Branch, MI. The position follows atwo weeks on, two weeks off schedule, and we are looking for a provider tocomplement an existing schedule by working the opposite two weeks... 

The Borgen Project

Writer/Journalist Internship Job at The Borgen Project

 ...Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Look no further! The Borgen Project ( is an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty. With 20 years of experience...