Direct Support Professional (DSP) Production
Company: TECH, Inc.
Location: Hutchinson
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description As a Direct Support Professional
(DSP), you will play a vital role in providing support, care, and
assistance to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental
Disabilities (I/DD) as prescribed in the Person-Centered Support
Plans (PCSP) and per agency policy. Your primary responsibility is
to ensure the well-being, safety, and development of individuals
with I/DD, while promoting independence and fostering a positive
and inclusive environment. ESSENTIAL POSITION JOB
RESPONSIBILITES/DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned. Individualized Support: Provides individualized direct
care support services as outlined in consumer's Person-Centered
Support Plan Reports consumer progress daily and as required by the
Person-Centered Support Plan Attends to the personal needs of each
consumer in a timely and efficient manner. Such duties include
feeding, restroom needs, dressing, medication administration, and
first aid needs. Assists with and/or monitors all Work Center tasks
and assignments. Transports consumers via motor vehicle or assists
with arranging public transportation. Skills Development: Assists
in fostering independence by teaching and reinforcing life skills,
vocational skills, and social skills. Provides a professional
environment while assisting individuals in resolving behavior
issues and disagreements. Provides situational counseling/problem
solving and/or role-playing as needed. Vocational Support:
Redirects and encourages individuals to remain on task while
focusing on their goals and objectives. Teach life skills, work
ethic, and explore activities that will increase and/or retain
mental agility. Assists in keeping the TECHnology lab computers and
equipment in operational order, install/uninstall
hardware/software, and set computers up on the network to create a
learning environment. Trains and supports consumers in the
TECHnology lab with computer skill development, programming, life
skills, and/or educational material as assigned. Community
Integration: Facilitates and participates in community outings,
social activities, and events to promote inclusion and integration.
Supports individuals in developing social skills and meaningful
relationships within the community. Health and Safety: Ensures the
health and safety of individuals under your direct care.
Administers medication in accordance with established protocols and
guidelines. Assists consumers in maintaining a safe working
environment by following processes in place for any facility or
vehicle maintenance issue and/or safety concern. Collaboration and
Communication: Maintains open and clear communication with team
members, supervisors, and other stakeholders. Constructively
communicates inter-departmentally to ensure seamless service
delivery. Collaborates with healthcare professionals, families, and
other internal/external parties to ensure coordinated and
comprehensive care and support. Maintains professional behavior and
communications at all time. Provides special coverage, as needed,
within the Day Services Department and other departments, including
Residential homes in times of inclement weather, doctor's
appointments, and job coaching. Documentation: Maintains accurate
and up-to-date records of daily activities, progress notes, and any
incidents per agency policy. Completes additional required
documentation in compliance with organization and regulatory
standards. Advocacy: Participates in advocacy for the rights of
individuals with I/DD. Participates as an active and contributing
member of consumer's Person-Centered Support Plan team.
Participates in the PCSP meetings, as required, and contributes to
insights for individualized planning. Attendance: Regular and
reliable worksite attendance. Satisfactory background screenings
and drug screenings required
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