PURPOSE & SCOPE: Direct Support Providers (DSPs) responsibilities may include teaching and fostering the acquisition, retention, or improvement of skills and abilities to prepare and support an individual for work and/or community participation and could not do so without this direct support. This service originates form the home of the individual and is generally delivered in the community.

Role of Direct Support Providers

• Provide one-on-one direct support which may include job training, transportation, assistance with activities of daily living, and participation in recreational activities.
• Assist in developing and maintaining friendships of choice and skills to use in daily interactions
• Provide support to explore job interests and community activities
• Provide support to complete work or business activities including supports for individuals who own their own business
• Training and support to increase or maintain self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills to participate in own community
• Develop/maintain or enhance independent functioning skills in the areas of sensory-motor, cognition, personal grooming, hygiene and other daily living and social skills

We are currently seeking a Direct Service Provider for the following opportunity:

Seeking a mature person (male or female) with some experience to be a Direct Support Provider to our adult son who is 37yrs old with Down Syndrome. He is quiet and shy at first, but he likes watching detective shows, doing art projects, and having indoor visits. A goal is to expand these interest to outdoor activities someday. Outdoor activities can be a simple lunch outing or art projects outside. 3 to 6 hours a week at $20/hour. Reliable transportation needed.