Description

 POSITION PROFILE:

• Enthusiastically embraces and promotes the mission and values of the organization through all actions.
• Actively engages in creating and maintaining a healthy and safe environment specific to each client.
• Discovers and fosters activities that promote a meaningful day.
• Initiates effective communication with all team members.
• Completes all documentation in a professional, accurate and timely manner that meets all agency standards.

A Day in the Life of a Direct Support Professional:

• Encourage and assist the clients to maintain communication with their family and friends.
• Be a part of Person-Centered Planning Process – be on a client’s team to help them advocate for their life decisions.
• Have a positive role in the life of someone with a disability.
• Support people with self-advocacy and relationship-building skills
• Support people in working toward their goals and dreams.
• Provide assistance with household chores and cooking.
• Help with meal planning and grocery shopping.
• Support people with household budgets and bill payment
• Transportation to medical appointments – may include support with seeing the clinician Encourage and support having fun in the community.
• Learn and implement each individual’s Person-Centered Individual Support Plan (PCISP) 

Requirements

 Minimum Job Qualifications

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Prefer experience in a human services field – or experience with individuals with disabilities
• Be 18 years or older
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have an acceptable driving record
• Must pass criminal background and drug screen