Direct Support Professional (Full-Time)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

The Direct Support Professional - position is full-time, non-exempt position. The position is responsible for oversight of individuals served in a habilitative capacity through the habilitative programs offered through the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Therapeutic Interventions : Direct therapeutic interventions to promote adaptive skill learning and development of appropriate vocational, social, and communication skills.
• Documentation : Maintains documentation, progress notes, behavioral data, and other data as needed, including incident / accident reports and seizure logs.
• Participation : Participation in implementation of person-centered plan / individual support plan, goal planning process, Supports Intensity Scale, disaster drills, and planned activities.
• Assistance : Assists individuals with daily activities to include personal care and provides monitoring for health and safety of individuals.
• Supervision : Responds to individual safety needs, including reporting significant changes in behavior and health. Attend staff meetings and clinical supervisions, as required.
• Teamwork : Function independently as part of a larger team of professionals. Maintain team mindset through being collaborative, cooperative, and respectful.
• Confidentiality : Complies with agency polies and procedures in relation to HIPPA regulations.
• Communication : Communicates with other staff and supervisor on progress, needs, concerns and changes.
• Customer Service : Provide high quality customer service, serving as a positive representative for the agency with other professionals, families, and the community at large.
• Additional Duties : All other duties as assigned and required by supervisor to meet the needs of the individuals and program.

COMPETENCIES :

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job requires physical effort and operates in an environment that will include heat, cold, dust, loud noises, and moving equipment. Aspects of the positions may include transportation, community outings, and / or home settings for individuals served. Job may require you to work under the following conditions :

QUALIFICATIONS :

UDI is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.