What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional-MA position at Community Resources for Justice?
Job Summary:
The Direct Support Professional is responsible for providing support services to individuals residing in a shared living residence including career development and pre-vocational support services as well as promoting meaningful community inclusion by organizing and participating in activities.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides job coaching, career development and pre-vocational support services including teaching and training specific to each individual’s needs.
- Promotes a high quality of living in all areas including medication administration (if applicable), meal preparation, housekeeping, personal hygiene and leisure/recreation.
- Provides transportation of individuals to job sites, volunteer activities, scheduled appointments (if applicable), or social activities.
- Complete weekly schedule based on the supported individuals, record weekly progress notes based on the weekly schedule, note any behaviors for the individuals supported
- Tracks ISP data and progress on all identified areas of need.
- Ensures the safety of the individuals and public (refer to skills plan regarding community/supervision of the supported individual).
- Models’ appropriate behavior for the supported individuals
- Provides Shared Living Provider with the contracted amount of hours of coverage and supervision of the individuals
- Assist supported individual with obtaining a volunteer
- Assist supported individual with school/educational goal(s) (if applicable)
- Assists the supported individual with their job/volunteer responsibilities/duties and provides proper supervision during this time.
- Ability to support more than one individual when necessary to the department
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
Travel requirements:
- Frequent travel is required. The Direct Support Professional must have a valid drivers license, reliable vehicle, and willingness to transport individuals to and from appointments, employment sites, and community activities.
Physical Demand:
Standing and Walking: Performing tasks while on your feet for extended periods.
Sitting: Working in a seated position, potentially for prolonged durations.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive 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 based on business needs.