What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Center Based Services position at Kennedy-Donovan Center?
About KDC:
At KDC we are on a mission to empower and support all people to meet their full potential in a world where every individual and family thrives, no matter the circumstances.
About this role:
The Community Based Day Services (CBDS) DSP facilitates and provides home, and community support for individuals with developmental disabilities, utilizing a team-based approach. The CBDS DSP promotes individual growth in independent choice and decision-making, community membership, household management skills, relationships and personal accomplishments.
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm
- $22/hour with a $500 Sign On Bonus!
We are looking for DSP who have a:
- High School/GED, required.
- Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle, required.
- At least 2 years' experience working with individuals with disabilities, required.
- Experience in community or center-based supports for individuals with developmental disabilities, preferred.
The physical requirements for this role:
- Frequent movement within the classroom including but not limited to kneeling, bending, sitting, lifting
- Operation of adaptive and specialized equipment
- Ability to physically assist individuals as determined by their needs
- Ability to tolerate significant amounts of walking, standing, and sitting
As a KDC DSP, you'll get to:
- Support individuals with disabilities in a home and community setting.
- Promote individual choice and self-expression based upon quality service principles.
- Facilitate assessment and development of individual treatment objectives by implementing and documenting individual programs
- Ensure completion and maintenance of documentation as required by KDC and all applicable funding agencies.
- Participate in staff, team meetings, group, and individual supervision
- Provide direct skill training, case management, supportive counseling and crisis intervention as directed by the individual.
- Facilitate and coordinate, with the individual, access to needed supports, including generic community services.
- Provide support and assistance to individuals necessary for them to develop and maintain relationships with others.
- Provide transportation as appropriate in response to individual schedules and desired activities and/or appointments.
- Work cooperatively/collaboratively with other community service providers and medical professionals to ensure coordination of supports and services.
- Ensure that individuals are treated with respect and dignity at all times and maintain confidentiality regarding their records and other information.
- Ability to communicate and document clearly
- Maintain agency standards of confidentiality
- Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned
Salary : $22 - $500
