What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Person County Government?
Person County Government is recruiting for a Direct Support Professional for Person Industries. This position plays a vital role in supporting adults with developmental and/or physical disabilities by providing instruction, guidance, and supervision in a structured work environment at the Person County Recycling Center and production facilities. Duties include guiding individuals on assigned tasks, monitoring work performance and productivity, encouraging positive workplace behaviors, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures and program standards. The position also assists with maintaining a supportive and organized work environment that fosters confidence, teamwork, and success for program participants.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Production Supervisor and involves regular interaction with program participants, staff, and community partners. Performance is evaluated through observation, conferences, participant progress, adherence to program goals, and the accuracy and completeness of reports and related documentation.
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The starting salary will be determined with consideration given to both the candidate's educational background and relevant work experience.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record per County policy.
This is a non-exempt position working 40 hours weekly/2080 hours annually.
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
- Supervises consumers/employees in an assigned production area often in a warehouse or outdoor setting; monitors work flow and makes changes to maximize production and to ensure work is flowing effectively; ensures quality of work and the safety of the work environment.
- Assists with contract work guidelines and recyclable materials sorting
- Orients and trains consumers/employees in work tasks; instructs employees on the proper use of materials and techniques for various jobs; teaches safety and good work habits
- Gives assignments to consumers; adapts and modifies jobs to suit specific needs of each employee; provides repetitive instruction as necessary; trains on soft skills, like attitude, work ethic, and communication
- Works alongside consumers to ensure that production goals are met; provides customer service by talking to citizens about services; serves as first contact for citizen complaints
- Counsels and assists program employees with behavioral and work problems; implements approved behavior plans; provides first aid and CPR; performs non-violent physical behavioral interventions (Crisis Prevention Intervention) when needed
- Works with other staff in developing new training methods and implementing consumer goal plans; provides feedback on program employee concerns and progress
- Provides physical care to consumers as needed
- Keeps accurate counts of work produced for each employee and submits timesheets; documents consumer activities, concerns, and progresses toward goals, including progress notes and incidents and accidents; documents work order progress and completion
- Collects money, write receipts, and documents charges
- Advocates for consumers; discusses activities with family members, caretakers, and other counselors
- Attends training and meetings to maintain core competencies and skills
- Operates fork lift and skid steer loader to move material at the Person County Recycling Center, plus empties hoppers into the sort line and bailer
- Person County Recycling Center duties:
- Monitors liquid recycling station and tire recycling trailers to ensure proper disposal of recyclable commodities;
- stacks and loads wooden pallets;
- assists with bailing recyclable materials;
- assists with electronic disassembly;
- assembles and leads a team during recycling floor sort from material drop off;
- works greeter door and assists vehicles with recycling drop off;
- weighs bales of materials and sets up staging for loads to be picked up by vendors (the aforementioned duties are assigned in three rotations every two weeks)
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00-4:00 or 8:30-4:30, Occasional Saturdays for 1 hour to close gates.
Additional Job Duties
- Employees may be required to assist consumers with personal care; may need to intervene in safety situations; and may have to risk their exposure to human bodily fluids and infectious diseases, thus making the work subject to OSHA requirements for bloodborne pathogens.
- Performs related and other duties as required.
- High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
- One (1) year of experience working with persons with disabilities, preferably including some experience in production; or
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain certifications in CPR, first aid, and CPI (non-violent crisis intervention)
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Salary : $31,329 - $48,961