Direct Support Professional / Youth Caregiver
Core
Providing direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to youth ages 12-21 with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) to ensure their health, safety, and personal goals.
Role type
Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Youth Caregiver
Builds
Person-centered supports for individuals with I/DD to live as independently as possible
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services / Disability Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personalized care, Activities of daily living assistance, Mobility and transfer assistance, Positive behavior support, Meal preparation, Light housekeeping
Responsibilities
Enrich and support the lives of residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment; Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care; Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating; Prepare meals and snacks; Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties; Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices; Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.