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The DSP position is responsible for providing direct support, positive direction, and assistance to consumers in accordance with program policies, procedures, and personal outcome measures.  \nPrimary Responsibilities  \n1. Provide support and training to consumers as identified in the Coordinated Service and Support Plans (CSSP) e.g. meal planning, cooking, cleaning, shopping, laundry, money management, self-advocacy, transportation, solving day to day problems, social interactions) . Complete all assigned documentation. Ensure consumers’ physical and mental needs are being cared for which includes personal cares as needed.  \n2. Assist the consumers in planning and implementing individual or small group social and recreational activities.  \n3. Assist consumers in the maintenance of a clean and safe home environment.  \n4. Work scheduled hours to meet program needs. At times program needs can change  \nand can result in a change of hours, e.g. vacation requests, holidays, sick days, emergencies, change in the needs of the home.  \n5. Obtain and maintain all required certifications and trainings as stated per CCSI policy and the Consolidated Rule licensing, e.g. Medication Administration, CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, and all other mandated trainings.  \n6. Has knowledge of and be able to implement emergency/disaster procedures. Ensure consumers’ safety according to CCSI policies, procedures, and programs located in the Emergency Response Plan.  \n7. Ensure the consumers’ dignity and confidentiality is kept at high standards. Staff will be trained in HIPAA standards and expected to ensure confidentiality of consumers’ private information, e.g. individual records, medical information, program materials.  \n8. Complete routine tasks without direct supervision.  \n9. Attend staff meetings as required by supervisor.  \n10. 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Must possess good verbal and written communication. Basic math skills and basic computer skills.  \n4. A working knowledge of the English language (reading, comprehension, verbal, written) is required to facilitate effective communication with consumers, staff and team members in coordination of the state and federal guidelines.  \nPhysical Requirements  \n1. While on duty DSPs will need to regularly be required to talk, hear, walk, push, pull, kneel, crouch, walk up and down steps, twist and bend. The DSP must have the ability to visually observe consumers.  \n2. Some programs require the DSP to assist with non-ambulatory consumers with physical or mechanical transferring.  \n3. 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