Direct Support Proffessional

Description

• Performing and assisting people with basic living and employment skills as specified in plans.
• Assisting people with personal cares as specified in service plans. (N/A for Job Coaches)
• Assisting individuals with maintaining a clean, safe and orderly living and working environment.
• Assisting and maintaining an individual’s schedule as needed.
• Providing transportation as assigned.
• Reporting all incidences of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation.
• Working as part of a team by demonstrating Agency values:
  Dependability, Adaptability, Professionalism and Teamwork.
• Utilizing a positive interaction style, treating people with respect and honoring choices.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all people receiving services and protecting the confidentiality of their health information.
• Administering medications, insulin and tubing feeding as assigned and certified.
• Encouraging menu planning and meal choices that follow recommended dietary guidelines and healthy choices. (N/A for Job Coaches)
• Participating in staff training, in-service and team meetings.
• Assisting people with finances, budgeting, balancing checkbooks and documenting purchases as assigned. (N/A for Job Coaches)
• Collecting data to monitor or make progress towards personal objectives.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

• 18 years or older.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• A driving record that makes you insurable.
• Must complete a successful background check.

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to be honest, reliable, dependable and professional at all times.
• Ability to respond to people receiving services with dignity and respect.
• Ability to make sound, rational judgments regarding people receiving services.
• Ability to train and teach techniques utilized for people with disabilities.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.