Direct Support Professional

Responsibilities

• Work directly with people with developmental disabilities
• Avoids barriers to community integration
• Assists with activities of daily living if needed
• Encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion
• Acts as an advocate for individuals, communicating their needs, self-expression, and goals

Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move throughout the work day
• May be subject to infectious diseases, waste, including the potential exposure to AIDS and Hepatitis B Viruses
• Must be able to work on weekends, holidays, and in other positions on any other shift
• May be subject to falls, cuts, bruises, burns from equipment, odors, etc, throughout the work day
• Must be able to follow daily work schedule and supervisors' instructions
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be able to maintain good personnel and employee morale
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position
• Must be in good health and demonstrate emotional stability
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull on clients, walk short distances, and reach