Compassionate & Reliable Direct Support Professionals
TLC Supported Living Services understands the importance of employing staff with a high degree of understanding and commitment to the principles of supported living with over 30 years of combined experience in hiring competent, compassionate, and reliable Direct Support Professionals "DSPs."
Our DSPs are hand-picked for compatibility and trained to meet the needs of the individual they care for.
Spending time to get to know the person they are potentially going to live with or be supported by on an hourly schedule is an important part of the process to ensure success. The individual receiving services and their circle of support all play a role in selecting the right support staff.
DSPs are trained by TLC Supported Living Services along with the family and professionals who know the individual receiving services. Participation from the support team fosters collaboration from everyone involved, creating a circle of support that works together as a collective.
Supported living DSPs help individuals exercise meaningful choice and control in their daily lives, with nurturing relationships, membership in the community, and support toward long-range personal goals. TLC's goal through its Supported Living Services is to support each individual to establish and maintain a safe, stable, and fulfilling life with tailored support unique to them.
Specific services provided by our Direct Support Professionals include a wide range of needs. Support is tailored to the individual's level of needs, including but not limited to:
Our DSPs are there to encourage and bring out each person's talents and assist them in leading a meaningful life, becoming the director of their circle of support. All TLC Supported Living DSPs will be screened for Criminal record clearance and DMV report for good driving records. TLC SLS will not hire anyone with a criminal history. DSPs are actively encouraged to further develop their knowledge and professional skills through self-study, in-service education, and outside training. Participation in outside training is required of all DSPs and shall be no less than 8 hours per calendar year for managerial staff and 6 hours per calendar year for support staff.
TLC will provide paid time off to attend conferences (such as People First), support groups, take online courses, and enroll in continuing education classes and classes offered by the San Diego Regional Center. Emphasis will be placed on the philosophy of Supported Living, better understanding of the diagnosis of the individual they support, use of community resources, participant safety, and emergency procedures.
CPR and First Aid training is required of all staff. Staff shall retrain as required to maintain certification.
Topics to be considered will include the following:
