What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP)/ Day Counselor position at Community Support Services?
Description
ADULTS WITH AUTISM NEED YOUR HELP NOW!
- Paid Orientation and Training
- Full Time Benefits
Community Support Services, Inc. is currently seeking Community Support Associates to support adults with autism. If you are compassionate and have an interest in teaching adults with autism the necessary skills to work and live in the community, we want to talk with you! Hours for this position are Monday through Friday 8a-4p and remain constant each week to enable employees to manage personal and family needs. Individuals receiving support require assistance and instruction on how to complete vocational skills, obtain work and access social and recreational activities during daytime hours.. Many have limited communication skills and engage in challenging behavior. Direct support professionals work with nurses and psychologists to implement plans to teach individuals more independence and safe ways to achieve their goals.
Requirements
REQUIRED TRAINING / PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Employee must be able to effectively use non-adverse physical intervention strategies with individuals with autism of varying heights, weights and levels of physical strength according to the guidelines presented in MANDT training.
Salary : $20
