Position Details
Direct Support Professional Apply
Under the direction of Lead Direct Support Professional, the Direct Support Professional will provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional will assist in the development and implementation of individual support plans as part of a day habilitation placement for people with disabilities. This position is full-time and the shift is days. Aside from the satisfaction of participating in a community that extends beyond our campuses, we also offer a wide array of additional benefits including: health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings account, training and development opportunities and much more!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- See addendums for responsibilities and competencies for specific departmental functional roles.
- Provide active engagement, routine health, and personal care support (i.e. eating, toileting, and exercising) and assistance with daily activities.
- Conduct the care and needs of the individuals within the program with or without physical assistance.
- Support individual program plan (ISP)/vocational plans to ensure they are implemented on a day-to-day basis and collaborate with Case Manager as needed.
- Participate and document all service plans and habilitation.
- Ensure all proper documentation is complete (i.e. ID notes, vital sheets, communication logs, schedules, RAD forms and incident reports).
- Ensure equipment is clean, safe, and functioning.
- Comply with all Federal, State, and local regulations and requirements, and company policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with other staff and volunteers.
- Gain knowledge of self-management and behavioral skills that will enhance their contribution and integration into the community.
- Promote an abuse and neglect free environment.
- Assist and guide clients through creative activities and expressions of talents.
- Report suspected mistreatment within 24 hours as mandated by state law.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills Required:
- Ability to care, respond, and work with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Must encompass professional demeanor.
- Ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret instructions, gain knowledge, and have initiative.
- Must possess social discernment to assess and understand other's reactions and behaviors
Language Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, co-workers, and supervisors (verbal and written) and the ability to build collaborative relationships at all levels with proven ability to exhibit tact and diplomacy in sensitive situations. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, such as policy and procedure manuals, maintenance instructions, and other related documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries from other employees or guests. Fluency in English is required, a second language a plus. Ability to write detailed instructions and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations.
Mathematical Skills & Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations. Ability to decipher various reports and maintain reports upon request.
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certification is required or the ability to supply certification within 30 days of hire, required.
- Current Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification is required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire, required.
- One (1) year of verifiable work experience in health care, day care, mental health, education or related field, preferred.
Physical Abilities & Work Environment:
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and functions of the position. The list below is the minimum essential functions and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed.
- Ability to lift and move boxes up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent bending, sitting, standing, lifting and walking.
- Ability to tolerate stress.
