What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Person Directed Services (PDS-ABAD)?
Applicants must hold one of the following: Board Certified Behavior Analyst, current RBT or combination of experience and degree in psychology or special education
Wednesday 330-730p; 4 hrs/wk (permanent)
Optional additional weekend and other open shifts for staff call-outs, not mandatory
As a Support Service Professional (SSP), you will partner one-on-on with a young adult living with a disability to assist her in acquiring, maintaining, and improving the skills necessary to accomplish the goals and outcomes she has set for herself. The SSP’s role consists of assisting, supporting, and guiding in the general areas of health maintenance, decision making, communication, relationship development and personal adjustment/behavior management. The SSP is also responsible for service documentation and various reporting obligations.
Currently seeking team members for a sweet, compassionate and entertaining young woman living with multiple behavioral and mental health diagnosis that can be managed with clear, positive communication and setting expectations while consistently following the individual support plan. A successful SSP will build a relationship of trust and encouragement, see her potential to overcome challenges, and work with her in an engaging manner. The SSP will support her in activities of daily living and facilitate strategies and approaches as defined in the behavior support plan to encourage goal attainment; including, independence and socialization.
Our Ideal Candidate:
Is sincere, patient, and compassionate
Truly wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives
Thinks creatively and demonstrates problem solving abilities as needed in real time
Has high expectations and will treat the person like a person, not like a diagnosis.
Has experience engaging, supporting or caring for people with high anxiety
Has experience with and is able to follow a simple behavior plan
Is reliable and punctual and communicates effectively
Candidates must:
Have a valid Driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and clean driving record (for emergency and safety needs)
Meet all regulatory clearance requirements
Provide references
Willing to accommodate client's household environmental health needs (no harsh laundry scents or perfumes worn)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $35