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Qualifications/requirements for Direct Support Personnel (DSP)
Our services are mostly provided by our direct support personnel (DSP), who shall:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have at least a GED or high school diploma
- Be current in first aid and CPR certification.
- Possess current, appropriate certifications as required by regulations based on service provided and needs of the person at the time of service.
- Meet minimum training requirements, which include training in the following areas:
- Conducting a housing assessment
- Person-Center Planning
- Pass a criminal background investigation and any other required background checks and verifications.
- Complete necessary pre/in-service training based on the Person-Centered Plan.
- Complete any additional training designated by DDS/DDA.
- Have a GED or high school diploma.
- Must be certified by the Maryland Board of Nursing as a Medication Technicians
- Must possess a valid driver’s license if the worker must operate a vehicle in providing services.
- The vehicle must have automobile insurance for vehicles owned and rented for use in the performance of work.
- Must have three years of experience providing direct support (e.g., training on money management, time management, and community resources) to individuals with developmental disabilities or a similar population.
- 10.Have three (3) professional references that attest to the provider’s ability to deliver the service/support.
Application procedures:
Before any person shall be considered for employment, the applicant must submit the following information:
- A license or certification.
- Transcripts (professional applicants)
- Appropriate certificates.
- Two (2) job references (minimum)
- Comfort Sisi Healthcare, Inc. job application.
- Resume
- Undertake a criminal background check.
- Medical
All qualified applicants shall participate in the following activities as appropriate:
- Tests: Direct support Professionals (DSP) will complete a maths and literacy test.
- Observations: Applicants for instructional staff may be requested to demonstrate their skills, i.e., participation in residential facility activities – in-house interviews, hire but not deployed – shadowing training.
- Interviews: all such applicants shall be interviewed by the HR manager based on the general qualifications.