Direct Support Professional

Qualifications

• Caring individuals looking for an opportunity to assist others.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Possess valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record, MVD report and reliable transportation.
• Ability to prepare required paperwork to support and document activities in the contractually required timelines.
• Ability to type and working knowledge/familiarity with computers and electronic clinical record keeping.
• Able to operate independently with minimal oversight.
• Demonstrated skills to ensure respectful communication to participants and coworkers.
• Must obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance card and pass a background check along with Central Registry Clearance.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays and a varied schedule each week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Sign Language.
• Prior experience in Habilitation or Rehabilitation.
• Two years of experience in a person-centered community integration program assisting persons with developmental and/or psychiatric disabilities.
• Two years of experience in habilitation/rehabilitative assistance to persons with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities.
• Very strong interpersonal skills.