What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS - DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM (p/t) position at Metropolitan Family Services?
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS - DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM (p/t)
The Day Habilitation Program Direct Support Professionals provide habilitative and/or vocational activities and options to individuals with intellectual, physical, and/or developmental disabilities. We're seeking 2 DSPs to work Tues, Wed and Fri with availability between 6:30am-3:30pm.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Provide a variety of independent living skills services and support as identified in each assigned person’s Individual Service Plan.
· Provide formal and informal training on all habilitation and vocational activities, helping individuals acquire new skills and increase independence.
· Assist with personal hygiene as needed.
· Provide supervision and support in community settings
· Complete all skill development, support and progress notes.
· Ensure a healthy and clean work environment
· Provide behavior support and crisis intervention as needed
· Responsible for either the early morning picks up or dropping off our individuals at the end of the program
· Responsible for making sure that all individuals are picked up or dropped off in a timely manner.
· Escort the individuals to either their daily activities in the community or to their homes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Must have available to work between 6:00am-3:30pm
· High School Diploma or GED
· A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
· Must be able to assist with lifting disabled individuals
· Excellent organizational, verbal, & written communication skills
· Provide supervision and support in community settings
· Complete all skill development, support and progress notes.
· Ensure a healthy and clean work environment
· Provide behavior support and crisis intervention as needed
· Responsible for either the early morning picks up or dropping off our individuals at the end of the program
· Responsible for making sure that all individuals are picked up or dropped off in a timely manner.
· Escort the individuals to either their daily activities in the community or to their homes.
Pay Rate: $15.00 -$17p/h
Salary : $15 - $17