Community Integration Specialist/ Medical Direct Support Professional (DSP) (2760)

Position Summary

The Community Integration Specialist (CIS) / Medical Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a vital role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, self-directed lives. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the CIS/DSP provides direct support, teaching, coaching, and facilitation to help participants engage in meaningful activities aligned with their Person-Centered Plans (PCP).

In addition to core direct support responsibilities, the CIS/DSP supports participants with specialized health care needs and performs authorized health-related procedures. The position works in coordination with UCP’s licensed nursing staff and follows applicable physician orders, individualized health care plans, agency procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Provide person-centered individual and group supervision and instruction that promotes independence, choice, dignity, inclusion, communication, social engagement, and progress toward PCP goals.
• Develop and facilitate individualized learning, social, pre-vocational, and community-based activities.
• Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, dressing, eating, mobility, lifting, transferring, and positioning.
• Implement PCPs, individualized goals, and non-aversive behavior support strategies, as applicable.
• Ensure participant safety, including during vehicle loading/unloading and while following dietary orders.
• Perform delegated health care tasks and specialized procedures under authorized direction and in accordance with physician orders, agency policy, and applicable regulations.
• Assist with medication administration or support in accordance with authorized direction and agency requirements.
• Complete accurate and timely progress notes, incident reports, medical documentation, and other required records.
• Observe and promptly report changes in participant health, behavior, safety, or well-being.
• Protect participant rights, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and participate in required meetings and training.
• Provide direct care support to other programs as needed.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within the timeframe established by UCP.

Conditions of Employment

• Successfully complete DOJ fingerprint clearance and all other required pre-employment screening requirements.
• Must complete 40 hours of required medical training within the first year of employment and demonstrate competency in delegated health care procedures under the direction of the LVN/Registered Nurse. Training may include, but is not limited to, G-tube, catheter, and colostomy care.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Clear, professional, and respectful communication.
• Ability to provide person-centered support that promotes participant choice, independence, dignity, and inclusion.
• Strong organization and accurate, timely documentation.
• Professional interpersonal skills and appropriate boundaries.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during challenging or high-stress situations.