Community Services Direct Support Professional

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and all direct care required to maintain safety and comfort of the person receiving services
• Transport or accompany people receiving services on trips to community outings, appointments, or recreation activities for the purpose of community integration and exploration
• Development and planning of inclusive community activities
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with area businesses
• Aid people receiving services with completing daily or routine domestic or personal care tasks
• Foster and promote skills leading to independent living
• Assist with the development of Habilitation Plans and following these plans for training and assistance
• Provide training and assist people receiving services to develop, maintain and/or improve desired individual goals, living skills and personal needs as assigned or required
• Supervise people supported during program hours and during community outings as to ensure their health and safety
• Complete required documentation in conformance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and billing practices

Requirements

• A High School Graduate/GED with some knowledge of or experience working with developmentally disabled preferred
• Possess a valid driver’s license acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier