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Direct Support Professional (DSP) (Multiple Positions) Jobs in Wichita, KS at Heartspring
Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP) (Multiple Positions)
Company: Heartspring
Location: Wichita, KS
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more
information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13632423
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a lasting
difference in the lives of children and young adults? Heartspring is
seeking compassionate, dependable **Direct Support Professionals
(DSPs)** to provide care, support, and skill development for students
with developmental, intellectual, and behavioral disabilities in a
residential group home setting.
**The Position**
**Direct Care & Student Support**
- Provide a safe, clean, structured, and nurturing residential
environment for children and young adults.
- Support students in developing communication, self-help, social, and
independent living skills.
- Work one-on-one and in small groups to help students achieve
individualized goals.
- Provide encouragement through positive reinforcement and meaningful
interactions.
**Residential Care & Daily Living**
- Assist students with daily routines, personal care, meal
preparation, dining, and household activities as needed.
- Prepare and serve meals while following dietary restrictions and
individualized programming.
- Maintain student belongings and ensure living areas remain clean,
organized, and welcoming.
**Behavioral Support**
- Implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Student Support
Plans (SSPs), and individualized therapeutic programming.
- Utilize Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) techniques when
necessary to safely respond to behavioral challenges.
- Support students using trauma-informed, person-centered, and
positive behavior support practices.
**Documentation & Communication**
- Complete accurate documentation regarding student progress,
behaviors, and daily activities.
- Report health concerns, incidents, and unusual events according to
Heartspring policies and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate effectively with families, supervisors, teachers,
therapists, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.
**Community & Team Engagement**
- Escort students to community outings, healthcare appointments,
recreational activities, and special events.
- Assist in emergency procedures when necessary.
- Welcome and mentor new Direct Support Professionals.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of
students and the residential program.
If you’re looking for a meaningful **full-time career in caregiving,
human services, behavioral health, residential care, or youth
services**, we’d love to meet you.
- Apply today to become a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with
Heartspring!**
***Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity***
- Heartspring subscribes to and fully supports all the laws concerning
non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity.*
- It is the policy of the Heartspring to provide equal opportunity to all
persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin,
ancestry, age, marital status, disability or genetics, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, veteran status, or any other classification protected by
applicable local, state or federal law.*
- Heartspring complies with applicable federal, state and local laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment.*
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, training,
compensation, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, and leaves of
absence.*
