DSP (Direct Support Professional)

Position Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Department: IDD Services
Reports to: Program Manager / Nurse (as applicable)
Location: New Hampshire
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $19 asleep - $23 awake per hour based on experience

Hours: 40

Monday 5pm-10pm

Thursday 5pm- Friday 8am

Friday 5pm - Saturday 1pm

Position Summary:
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Universal Care Alliance provides compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and/or physical challenges. DSPs assist individuals in achieving greater independence, participating in their communities, and living a fulfilling life while ensuring their health, safety, and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:
- Personal Care Assistance: Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, and hygiene.
- Health & Wellness Support: Monitor and report changes in health status, support medication administration, and follow protocols.
- Community Participation: Facilitate community inclusion through activities and social engagements.
- Skill Building & Goal Support: Implement care plans and encourage life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgeting.
- Behavioral Support: Apply de-escalation techniques and positive behavior support.
- Household Management: Light housekeeping, meal preparation.
- Documentation: Daily service documentation, incident reports, timesheets.
- Advocacy & Rights Protection: Promote rights, choices, and dignity.
- Team Collaboration: Effective communication with teams and participation in training sessions.

Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
- Experience: Require prior experience in related fields.
- Certifications: CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration (can be trained).
- Skills: Compassion, communication, ability to follow protocols.
- Requirements: Valid Driver’s License, background checks, flexible hours.

Work Environment:
- Includes private homes, community, healthcare settings.
- Requires physical activity including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Universal Care Alliance is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities for all individuals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person