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People deserve a life that is full of opportunities for growth. People deserve interesting activities, leisure time, close friendships, vacations, and a place they can call their home. ALL people deserve this.
But some require more assistance to find that type of life than others. Adults with intellectual disabilities may require coaches to help them develop the life they want. They may need someone who can show them what opportunities are out there. They definitely need someone they can trust. Someone that they can depend on.
Do you want to be a part of the solution for someone looking for a place to be? Are you willing to be a trusted companion who will be there, regardless? There is nothing more satisfying than knowing that you have helped somebody find the life that they wanted and enjoy.
But it ain’t easy. All of this comes with incredible responsibility. They may need assistance with things that other folks take for granted – like bathing. They may require a lot of detective work to determine what is bothering them – communication may not come easy. Sometimes, they may not be in the best mood. Who is, all the time?
You will not do this alone. Grafton has been providing residential opportunities to adults for well over forty years. Our teams know what they are doing. The leadership team for adult services is second to NONE.
Incidentally:
If you think that people with intellectual disabilities simply need firm guidance, a consistent disciplinarian, or not much stimulation or activity, please do NOT apply. If you recognize that each and every one of us has experienced our own trauma, are a bit of a puzzle to be solved as a result, and have an innate right to compassion and kindness, climb aboard.
Also, a word of warning. Once you work in Adult services at Grafton, you generally have a hard time working in any other job. Because it’s not really a job. It’s a mission. Once you become a part of the life of one of our residents, you are going to have a very hard time leaving here.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under general supervision, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in our Home and Community Based (HCBS) Adult program participate in the implementation of person-centered plans and promote individuals’ rights and responsibilities consistent with federal HCBS and state rights regulations and requirements. They provide supports, supervision, safety and crisis management for individuals; complete documentation of supports and services provided; listen to individuals and their choices, preferences, desires including those related to settings, work/leisure activities, schedules, routine daily activities, and the people they choose to be around. Encourage participation in preferred activities and respect individuals’ choices in their lives. DSPs report to a program supervisor/ manager.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Health, Safety and Wellness of Individuals
Individual Person Centered Plan Implementation
Provides a Supportive and Solution–Focused Environment
Site Management – Housekeeping, Nutrition, Transportation, Finances
Teamwork and commitment to the mission, values and vision of Grafton
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
COMPENSATION
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
If you have issues applying or have any questions about this position, please reach out to us at hr@grafton.org.
Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.
#DSPShenandoah
Full Time
Specialty Trade in Construction
$59k-75k (estimate)
03/27/2024
05/26/2024
grafton.london
LONDON
<25
2013
MARK ECCLES
<$5M
Specialty Trade in Construction