Direct support specialist vs direct service provider

Differences between direct support specialist and direct service provider duties and responsibilities

Direct support specialist example responsibilities.

• Oversee and assist group home residents with ADL skills and day-to-day group activities.
• Provide assistance with (ADL) activities of daily living management and supervision.
• Assist each person (s) with daily ISP program plans; enhancing cognitive skills and developing positive behavior.
• Document daily individuals support logs, ISP checklist, safety supports, and any other specialize documentation prior to leaving the shifts
• Promote continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
• Document progress and communicate to MHMR case manager.

Direct service provider example responsibilities.

• Train and experience in adult and child first aid and CPR.
• Certify medicine administer, CPR and first aid certify, CPI certify.
• Assist residents in activities of daily living (ADL's) on a daily basis.
• Prepare documents on the computer for annual ISP meetings with clients and their team members.
• Pass medications, attend ISP meetings, help with personal hygiene, work on state goals.
• Job duties include job coaching, skill training, ADL management, and implementing behavior management plans.
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