DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Position Overview
Takes action to provide support in ways that enhance the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of those we
serve. Shows regard for OSLP’s Six Primary Values by providing the people we serve with optimum health and
safety, integration in the community, meaningful activity, personal relationships, personal choice, and dignity.
Adhere to agency policies and procedures, and individual’s plans and protocols consistently as written. Has an
awareness of protecting the agency and the people we serve against loss. Dispenses medications and treatments
as prescribed, documentation and data collection as required, and maintains a clean, healthy, and attractive
home and yard. Support persons served in any community-based employment/volunteer positions within the
Community Inclusion and Employment (CIE) program.
• Reports to: Program Manager, or person in charge
• Takes direction from: program management, health professionals, and consultants.
Essential Job Functions
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Must be able to develop and maintain positive and cooperative team oriented relations with co-workers,
supervisors, and those we serve.
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Must be able to immediately communicate/relay/interpret communication with person supported to other
co-workers, supervisors, etc.
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Perform all necessary personal care, hygiene, physical support, and daily living needs. Assist in training
new staff as required.
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Follow Individual Support Plans, Behavior Support Plans, and established protocols consistently as
written.
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Cooperate and participate professionally with team members, health professionals, consultants, parents,
guardians, and other interested parties.
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Complete documentation and data collection in a professional and timely manner. Ensure proper
handling and documentation of person specific/program funds used or transferred during work shift.
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Accurately dispense and document medications and administer treatments as prescribed.
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Work safely and efficiently in performing job functions.
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Implement “range of motion”, planned exercise, leisure and recreation activities.
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Maintain a clean, healthy, and attractive home and yard.
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Prepare nutritious meals and snacks according to the dietary needs and preferences of those we serve.
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Punctually observe scheduled work and/or training hours using unscheduled absences only when
necessary for illness or emergency.
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If the direct support professional is also acting as “job coach” with persons served:
o Notify the employer (of person served) and designated Community Inclusion & Employment
(CIE) personnel of any absences; complete all required paperwork and communicate with CIE on
employment status
o Provide all necessary support and supervision during job/job process for person served, including
teaching and modeling job tasks
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Promptly and pleasantly perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor or designee.
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Physical Requirements
Occasionally = up to 1/3 shift
Frequently = up to 2/3 shift
Continuously = throughout shift
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Standing: Continuously in combination with walking indoors and outdoors.
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Sitting: Occasionally
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Walking: Continuously in combination with standing.
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Worker Mobility: Can change positions frequently throughout work shift.
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Carry/Lift: Occasionally and independently lift and carry 0-45 pounds.
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Pushing/Pulling: Frequently and independently push/pull people served during dressing, transferring or
positioning. Frequently and independently push/pull wheelchairs or lifting equipment and occasionally
while performing routine household and/or yard tasks.
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Bending/Squatting: Frequently throughout the work shift while attending to people served and cleaning.
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Reaching/Handling: Use of fingers/hands/arms continuously. Occasional overhead reaching needed.
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Grasping/Squeezing: Frequently throughout work shift.
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Twisting: Frequently throughout work shift.
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Climbing: Occasionally ascend or descend stairs or ramps indoors or outdoors.
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Crawling: 0% of the time.
Social Skill Requirements
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Ability to positively interact with residents and coworkers.
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Ability to effectively send and receive verbal communication using the English language.
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Ability to direct and coordinate the work of person served (in CIE program).
Aptitude Requirements
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Must be able to read English and write it legibly.
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Able to perform basic math functions.
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Must have the ability to analyze, reason, and make decisions.
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Must be able to learn and retain new skills.
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If person served is working within the CIE program, work with the employer to plan/schedule work
activities; use time efficiently and fulfill employer/shift expectations; be adaptable with frequent change,
delay, or unexpected events.
Environmental Factors
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Most work is performed in residential house. If person served is working within the CIE program, some
work may be in the community as a social or employment experience.
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Occasional exposure to outside elements.
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Occasional driving of wheelchair van, minivan, or sedan.
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Possible exposure to chemicals and/or compounds throughout work shift.
This position summary covers most of the duties performed; however, other duties and responsibilities not listed
may be assigned at the discretion of management.
After reviewing this position summary, can you perform all of the functions listed?
Yes
No
If no to the above, please identify any functions that you are unable to perform:
I verify that I have thoroughly reviewed the position summary for Direct Support Professional and that I
understand and agree to perform the job requirements and essential job functions.
Signature:________________________________________
Print Name: ______________________________________
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Date: ________________________