LifeWorks Community Support - Per Diem

About the role

The Community Services Direct Support Professional (CS-DSP) supports members within Waypoint to connect with their community. They help members explore their community, find ways to get involved, and build new relationships.

Responsibilities

• Model healthy relationships and effective communication
• Support independence and encourage self-determination
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment
• Represent Waypoint professionally in the community
• Facilitate connections to community resources
• Support members in exploring areas of interest and expressing their choices
• Implement individual goals and Support Plans
• Notify Team Leader of any safety concerns
• Exercise sound judgment to ensure the safety and welfare of members

Requirements

• Professional, collaborative, and positive demeanor
• Collaborative and collegial relationships with all staff
• Maintain required certifications for the Direct Support Professional position
• Attend and participate in required staff meetings and trainings
• Consistent and punctual employee work record
• Flexibility and willingness to assist in various settings
• Cultivate a safe and supportive relationship with members
• Understand and comply with relevant rules and policies
• Proficient in IT skills for time & attendance, documentation, and communication
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull, lift up to 50 pounds, speak clearly, and read/write English