Gateway Hope Services

Gateway Hope Services, LLC

Employment

Direct Support Specilist(DSP) Job Description

Job Responsibilities

  • Work closely with clients, client families, and program managers to guarantee
    that clients are receiving the best available care and support, adhering to the
    client’s individual personal plan.

  • Activities of Daily Living include, but are not limited to, feeding, dressing, bathing,
    grooming, toileting/incontinence, transfers/repositioning, ambulation, and
    exercise.

  • Housekeeping is required, including laundry, errands/appointments, and
    organizing.

  • Meal planning, preparation, cleanup, and monitor dietary restrictions and
    allergies.

  • Medication administration, scheduling doctor’s appointments, and monitoring
    vitals.

  • Monitoring cognitive status, interacting with, and engaging clients in,
    activities/hobbies (both inside and outside the home).

  • Complete all required documentation in accordance with our agency.

  • Required to attend mandatory in-service training.

  • Train and utilize universal precautions as necessary for health and safety.

  • Conducts well-being checks on clients and reports any changes in client’s
    physical or mental status to the program manager immediately.

  • Staff should be able to kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or
    standing multiple times a day.

  • Push and pull objects up to 50 pounds.

  •  Climb up and down stairs (depending on the client’s home).

    Other Requirements:                                                                                                             
  • Background check, including any program-specific requirements
  •  3 references (2 professional references, 1 personal reference)
  • Physical Examination
  •  CPR/ First-Aid Training
  • Drug testing
  • Risk Management
  • PCISP Training
  • TB testing
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Reliable Transportation
  • Valid Auto Insurance
  • Medication Administration Training
  • HCSP Training with the state of Indiana
  • Attend Gateway Hope Services Trainings

Relevant Education: 

• High School Diploma/ GED

Relevant Experience: 

Preferred: 1 year in a comparable human service capacity.
Team-player, reliable, energetic, self-motivated, and well-organized.

Benefits:
• Flexible Schedule – full-time and part-time available.
We do not offer health coverage or overtime pay at this time.


*Gateway Hope Services provides equal opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any
type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability

When done filling out the form, please email it to: info@gatewayhopeservices.com