Direct Support Professional

Paladin
LaPorte County, IN, United States
Full-time

Direct Support Professional Job Description :

POSITION PURPOSE : Responsible to attend to personal health care needs and perform person-centered activities designed to assist individuals with disabilities to learn, maintain, or increase their independent functioning skills.

May also include areas of entertainment, relaxation, and education. Activities may occur in an individual's home or group settings within the agency or in the community.

May be asked to provide supervision in various programs per the individual program plan(s).

Direct Support Professional Requirements :

  • Compassion and concern for the well-being of persons with disabilities.
  • Must adhere to all necessary safety requirements.
  • Responsible for the safety of all staff and clients (participants) under your supervision.
  • Understands the need for maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • May pursue grant opportunities and / or special projects.
  • May be asked to serve on various agency committees
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • One to two years experience in social services, special education, nurse's aide, and / or working with people with disabilities preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Patience and diplomacy in dealing with difficult clients (participants), staff, family members and agency staff
  • Ability to work with minimul supervision
  • Works great in teams and can be considered a mentor
  • Basic math skills are required
  • Excellent multitasker

Direct Support Professional Benefits :

  • PTO paid time off
  • 403B
  • Medical. Vision and Dental Insurance

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