Job Description
Job Description
Direct Support Professionals work with individuals with developmental disabilities (IDD) in their homes. Support is specific to the needs and challenges of the individual and is dependent on the level and nature of their disability.
Said duties can include, but are not limited to :
- Support and instruct individuals with developmental disabilities in all areas of household maintenance, cleaning, and meal preparation.
- Support and instruct individuals with developmental disabilities to access their community for social and recreational purposes as well as community activities integral for a typical adult, including but not limited to :
o Grocery Shopping
o Budgeting and money management
o Movies, Theater, and other entertainment events
o Walking, Hiking, and other outdoor exercise
o Socialization and community access
- Support and instruct individuals with developmental disabilities to schedule and access medical and dental appointments.
- Support and instruct individuals with developmental disabilities to understand and follow medical advice and directives.
- Support and instruct individuals with developmental disabilities in hygiene, toileting and grooming activities.
- Support and instruct individuals with developmental disabilities to work toward and meet their goals as set forth in their Individualized Service Plans.
- Support and supervise individuals with developmental disabilities to take all medication as prescribed and directed by medical and psychiatric clinicians.
- Provide physical support as needed for all the above activities for those individuals with developmental disabilities with physical limitations that prevent them from doing them in part or completely.
- Provide behavioral support, redirection, and intervention as need for individuals with developmental disabilities with behavioral challenges.
- Work closely with consultants such as therapists, psychiatrists, behavioral therapists, and case managers to implement the goals and procedures set forth by those consultants.
- Promote independence, health, wellness, and quality of life for all individuals that receive services from 3D Supports
- Implement the philosophy and practices of 3D Supports’s mission and value statements.
Company Description
3D Supports’ mission is to provide comprehensive, person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
We strive to provide services customized to fit their individual needs, goals, and challenges. These services are provided in such a way to respect their dignity, individuality, and humanity.
Company Description
3D Supports’ mission is to provide comprehensive, person-centered support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
We strive to provide services customized to fit their individual needs, goals, and challenges. These services are provided in such a way to respect their dignity, individuality, and humanity.