What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional-Tappahannock House position at Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Community Services Board Inc?
About MPNN BH
Our purpose is to serve our catchment area with the power of human connection in a compassionate and respectful way. If interested in serving your community while working at a rewarding career, you belong here.
Currently MPNN BH has positions for Direct Support Professionals at Warsaw House, King William I House ,Tapphannock House and Urbanna House these locations are hiring for Full-time, Part-time and PRN positions.
This position of Direct Support Professional is responsible for:
- Uses basic manners and polite language to show individuals we support, co-workers and members of the community dignity and respect to achieve their desired lifestyle.
- Encourages dreams, desires, and ambitions, no matter the size or seeming impossibility.
- Treats all individuals in ways that maximize their fullest potential and permits the best possible therapeutic outcome.
- Focuses on each individual as a Person not a disability, behavior, or by the equipment the individual uses. Shows that they value the individual as a contributing member of society rather than focusing on their disability label.
- Supports meaningful lives and relationships without judgment by listening and learning the person's concept of what a meaningful life and/or relationship is defined as, and not imparting our own ideas or biases.
- Never misses the opportunity to support a positive change in someone's life by remaining ever mindful and vigilant for information that helps us understand what a person wants for their life.
