Classification: Non-Exempt

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Summary/Objective: The Direct Support Professional II is responsible for assisting in the implementation, coordination, and documentation of goals and objectives for individuals served, as directed. The Direct Support Professional II will be an active advocate for individuals served with an emphasis on individual choice and decision-making. The Direct Support Professional II will assist by providing day-to-day leadership in the provision of services including training of Direct Support Professionals.

Essential Job Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Work Environment: This job operates in a home and community based setting.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by

an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• May require lifting at times, up to 35 pounds. Lifting more than 35 pounds requires the use of a two-person lift, mechanical lift, or assistive equipment.
• May require prolonged sitting and working at a computer for up to eight hours.
• May require frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
• May require prolonged standing for up to eight hours.
• Must wear hearing and eye protection in required areas.
• Must have ability to see objects/persons at a distance.
• Must have ability to see close work such as typed or handwritten material.
• Must have ability to hear conversations in a quiet and a noisy environment.
• Must have ability to determine where a sound is coming from.
• Must have ability to hear differences among bells, buzzers, beeps, horns, etc.
• Must have ability to communicate through speech.
• Must have ability to drive and transport for service provision as needed.
• Must remain awake during working hours, if applicable.

Required Qualifications:

• SCL – minimum 16 years of age. HAB - minimum 18 years of age.
• HAB – minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Background checks with previous employers, references, law enforcement agencies, and others will be conducted and found satisfactory.
• Valid driver’s license and driver’s record deemed acceptable by Imagine the Possibilities, Inc.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain an all-inclusive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Further, this job description does not imply a contract between employees and Imagine the Possibilities, Inc.