DSP (Direct Support Professional)

Direct Support Professional (DSP) — In-Home Support Kahak Health Care Services is seeking a dependable and patient Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide in-home and community-based support to a school-age individual. This position is a good fit for someone who is calm, attentive, active, and comfortable supporting a child with autism-related needs and behavioral challenges. Schedule 18 hours per week Sunday: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PMTuesday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMWednesday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMThursday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMFriday: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSaturday: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PMWhat You Will Do The DSP will: Provide close supervision for safety. Help prevent wandering or elopement. Keep the individual active and engaged during the shift. Support activities at home and in the community. Help with communication and appropriate choices. Assist with transitions between activities. Use calm redirection when the individual becomes frustrated. Support daily living skills as needed. Participate in community outings. Complete required daily documentation. What You Should Know About This Case The individual enjoys: Outdoor activities Parks Water play Art and creative activities Building and making things Sensory and comfort items The individual does best when staff: Stay calm and patient. Give no more than 1–2 choices at a time. Avoid demanding language. Avoid using “No” when possible. Offer another choice or redirect instead. Give extra time to process changes. Keep activities available throughout the shift. The individual may become upset when: Told “No”Given too many choices Asked to transition quickly Feeling rushed Given repeated demands Hungry Overstimulated There is also a significant wandering/elopement concern, so the DSP must remain alert and provide active supervision throughout the shift.