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Bethesda Lutheran Communities has been providing Christ-centered supports and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than a century. From its humble origins in Watertown, Wisconsin, it now supports approximately 2,000 individuals at more than 250 program locations in 13 states.
Our workforce includes over 3000 people, the vast majority of whom provide the direct supports and services that affect the quality of life of our clients. Bethesda is also involved in numerous international initiatives that seek to share best practice services as a way to demonstrate how people with disabilities can be supported in community based settings.
Our core values underscore the importance of supporting every individual - employees and clients - to achieve their goals, and thereby to live increasingly fulfilled and meaningful lives. Nationally-known as a leader in the field of developmental disabilities services, Bethesda employs top talent who are interested in supporting our mission.
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Do you enjoy giving hope, discovery and self-empowerment to people who truly need and appreciate it?
Good Shepherd Communities is currently looking for Direct Support Professionals!!!
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you'll be responsible for training and assisting individuals served and supported in various aspects of activities of daily living, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and agency policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for the health , safety and emotional support of the individuals being served. · Provides supports to people served by assisting in the development and implementation of all Support Plans, including spiritual life supports, assisting people in achieving their personal goals and desires, providing interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day, and supporting people to be independent in activities of daily living; · Assists with information gathering for Personal Outcome Measures, and other assessments; · Assists people with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly home by following safety and infection control procedures; educates people about maintaining homes; · Maintains and expands skills and knowledge relevant to providing high quality support and services. Obtains and maintains all required certifcations and trainings and applies the information to support people served; · Maintains open communication and cooperative work effort with Lead DSP and other staff to assure quality and continuity of support to people served; · Supports the Bethesda Mission, Vision, and Core Values while empowering each person to direct their own life choices; · Documents routine and unusual events including completing daily logs, incident reports, outcome data sheets, etc. in a concise, understandable, and legible manner; · Assists people with fiscal management while safeguarding their funds. This may include completing ledgers, reconciling accounts and assisting people with spending choices; · Ensures that people exercise their rights and that rights are not restricted without due process, ensures people are treated with dignity and respect;Performs other duties as assigned.This position actively supports people to choose and achieve the highest quality of life.
Prospective employees must be 18 years old or older, be eligible to work in the United States, and have a valid State drivers license.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Ability to do daily standing, bending, and lifting. Must be able to stand for 8 hours at a time.
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