Direct Support Professional

At Quest, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides a variety of services to individuals with developmental disabilities in our low ratio, family-like environment. Direct Support Professionals work in a Group Home.

•  Implement and document training activities as specified in the support plan to include, but not limited to: areas of behavior, self-help, daily living, social and leisure skills, community inclusion, physical and nutritional management.
•  Provide positive social and leisure interaction daily.
•  Administer prescribed medications, monitor self-administrations of medications, follow protocol for disposal of medications, maintain medication count and communicate with pharmacy as needed.
•  Follow established protocol for residents' personal care, special dietary requirements and medical needs.
•  Monitor and report as needed any issues related to the personal care and medical needs, including repair needs for wheelchairs or adaptive equipment.
•  Maintain a clean and safe home-like atmosphere while encouraging personal choices.
•  Assess internal and external health and safety issues and correct or report them.
•  Operate a company vehicle/van to transport individuals as requested and complete vehicle/lift inspections prior to operation.
• Report all incidents of abuse/neglect in accordance with the Disabled Abuse Act, to the abuse registry.
•  Follow all policies and procedures and other duties as required and requested by supervisors.

Requirements:

• Eligible to legally work in the United States
• Be at least 18 years of age
•  Successfully complete a background check and drug screen
•  Ability to read, write, and speak English
•  Ability to thrive in a team environment
•  Valid FL Driver's License with a clean driving record
•  Ability to provide proof of educational achievement or required certifications such as a high school diploma, GED, college degree, advanced degree, or medical credentials
•  Minimum of one year of verifiable experience working in the medical, psychiatric, nursing or child care setting and/with persons who have Development