Direct Support Professional

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Direct Support Professional will provide supports in vocational, life, and social/emotional skills to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in nursing facilities. The qualified candidate will offer training to help individuals achieve their chosen goals and objectives, leading to the best possible outcomes. The Direct Support Professional will serve as a teacher, mentor, and role model, empowering individuals to lead meaningful and self-determined lives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Individual Support & Training: Provide person-centered support and training to individuals receiving Adult Day Training Services.
• Support & Documentation: Implement and document positive behavior strategies and interventions.
• Health, Safety, & Communication: Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Production Responsibilities: Assist and support individuals in a production environment while maintaining production schedules and meeting quality standards per customer requirements.
• Other office work as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Complete and maintain core training in required time
• Prefer one year experience in human services field
• Valid driver’s license
• Insurable according to LifeSkills insurance carrier

JOB REQUIREMENTS / EXPECTATIONS:

• Capable of lifting 50 lbs
• Provides direct services to clients in nursing facility setting
• Will document work done daily and monthly
• Will perform tasks directly related to training received
• Will perform office paperwork duties as assigned by supervisor

CORE VALUES:

All employees must be willing to live our company's core values.

• Integrity – Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking.
• Teamwork – Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others.
• Trust/Respect– Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance.
• Care/Compassion – Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others.
• Ownership/Accountability – Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.