Direct Support Professional

JOB SUMMARY: 

This position is the frontline support for our community-based services for individuals Green Mountain Support Services Serves. The scope of the Direct Support Professional’s essential job functions encompasses all aspects of successfully implementing individualized, community-based service plans in ways that maximize the independence and esteem of participants served by Green Mountain Support Services.  We currently have both full and part-time positions to fill.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Community/Employment Inclusion 

• Participate as an active member of the individuals team, helping to develop community based goals  

• Implement Individual Service Agreement goals and support strategies to assist individuals to realize their dreams 

• Develop opportunities for the individuals they support to experience and become a member of their local community 

• Assist individuals in their areas of need while emphasizing independence so they may successfully access their local community 

• Act as a positive role model and provide mentoring to the individuals the agency serves and other staff 

• Enhance the understanding of others so they may better include supported individuals in their lives 

• Present the individuals they support and the agency in a manner that fosters good community relations 

• Provide professional and positive representation for the agency while supporting individuals in the community 

• Execute behavioral support strategies in ways that promote the individuals dignity and human rights 

Documentation 

Document Community/Employment supports and other required information to provide quality service and ensure compliance with regulator standards and funding allocation by: 

• Track activities related to and progress towards Individual Service Agreement goals as outlined in the ISA or as directed by the individuals Service Coordinator 

• File Incident Reports as necessary 

• Accurately complete Time Sheets/Mileage forms 

• Any additional documentation requested by the individuals Service Coordinator 

• Submit all required documentation in a timely manner 

Team Participation 

• Attend service planning meetings as required 

• Attend all mandatory staff/team meetings which may fall outside regularly scheduled days/hours 

• Attend supervision meetings 
• Effectively facilitate cross-training with other staff as required 

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: (Minimum education, experience, technical and communication skill levels required to perform the essential functions of this position.) 

• Values in diversity of strengths and needs to adapt to work with a variety of participants. 

• Interpersonal skills and ability to develop trusting and supportive relationships. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to make good judgment decisions independently. 

• Valid Driver’s license and state required insurance. 

• Registered and inspected vehicle. 

• Acceptable driving record. 

• Ability to travel within Lamoille County and surrounding counties 

• Maintain Confidentiality. 

• Ability to remain flexible as duties and responsibilities may interchange throughout the day or week. 

PERSONAL QUALITIES: 

• Accountable for personal responsibilities and results driven.  

• Attitude: positive, pro-active, supportive, takes initiative, resilient, self-motivated. 

• Flexible outlook: working collaboratively to meet goals set. 

Salary : $18