Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION :

Under the general direction of the Program Manager of Residential Services, with specific supervision from the House Manager, is responsible for the provision of support, personal assistance, training and quality care to people with intellectual disabilities residing in a community group home.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S) :

• Primary responsibility is to work in the residence of a person served as a personal support and to be engaged with him / her, always actively involved and to make sure all programs and activities are carried out for the benefit of the person served, both in the home and in the community.
• Provides supervision and training to adults with intellectual disabilities in order to promote each person’s growth toward his / her highest potential always following his / her individual plan and goals.
• To make sure the house is personalized and individualized to each persons served preference and personality.
• Shall teach and instruct people served to do as much as possible for themselves, per program plans, and to not conduct personal business on work time (no personal cell phones, reading, TV watching, writing, etc.)
• If requested, communicates with the day program staff concerning the individual program of a person served.
• Communicates concerns related to the persons served and house operations needs to the House Manager or Division Manager in a timely manner.
• Utilizes approved behavior plans and intervention strategies to enhance the progress of achieving goals and objectives.
• To act as a positive role model for persons served and Agency staff.
• Works hands on directly with people served to assist each person in developing independent living skills, such as mobility, budgeting, personal hygiene, cleaning,

bathing, toileting, nail care and oral hygiene.

Knows the location of important house records : fire drills, water temps, medical records, menus, and other files.

SECONDARY FUNCTION(S) :

1. Attends team meetings as required.

2. Works cooperatively and effectively with Agency volunteers maximizing the volunteers’ experience while meeting the needs of people served and the programs.

REQUIREMENTS :

EDUCATION : High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE :

Commitment to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Ability to work as part of a team. Must have a driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agency’s insurance carrier and by Agency policy. Must be able to lift, pull, and push adequate weight to assist individuals supported. May be more than 50 pounds.

NOTE :

At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and / or education may be substituted in lieu of the requirements specified above under Education and Experience.

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