Direct Support Professional

About the role

Ensures health and safety, and provides training and support to individuals with developmental disabilities receiving services.

Responsibilities

• Implementing individual service plans and strategies, and the achievement of service plan visions and outcomes.
• Provide ongoing, regular support to individuals in client’s home, place of employment, and/or recreational activities.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English well.
• Possess minimal computer skills and be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse.
• Ability to drive a vehicle and transport clients in personal vehicle.
• Possess ability to train and support individuals.
• Work flexible hours and assignments.
• Demonstrate patience.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• 18 years of age or older
• 21 years or older to transport clients or drive company vehicles
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Possess current vehicle insurance
• Ability to pass background screening and/or obtain base clearance
• Ability to pass drug screening
• Ability to pass driving record check
• Possess a working telephone (this requirement reflects the fact that many positions rely on a timekeeping application to record work hours)
• Reliable transportation
• Requires handling paperwork with the use of hands, arms, and fingers; requires the use of fingers on a computer keyboard.
• Must be able to read and write legibly.
• Drive a car.
• Be able to balance, climb, bend, stoop, and kneel.
• Lift up to 25 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Walk, stand, and/or sit for eight hours per day.

Skills

• Ability to work with and develop a professional relationship with individuals with disabilities
• Possess reasonable writing, communication, teaching, and home-making skills
• Have knowledge of recreation and leisure activities in the community
• Relate to persons from different cultural, economic, and social backgrounds
• Show a sensitivity to mental and physical challenges people face
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Be able to adapt to changing work conditions

Benefits

• Health insurance plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid trainings
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Annual retention bonus
• Jury duty benefit
• Partial mileage