Direct Support Professional

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides direct support to individuals with intellectual disabilities as defined in their Implementation Strategies working towards meeting our mission of providing a better quality of life for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

· Treats others with respect, courtesy and tact and promote an environment that encourages diversity and inclusion

· Provide direct care to meet physical, emotional, and behavioral needs of the individuals on and off site, in accordance to individuals Implementation Strategies (IS) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP)

· Supervise individuals on site and in the community, providing supports as needed and promoting skill development

· Provide safe transportation of individuals utilizing agency vehicles

· Assist in preparing meals in accordance to their dietary orders

· Provide timely daily and incidental documentation for services provided to supervisor

· Utilize the computer systems for data entry and electronic communication

· Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor

· Maintain compliance with all agency policies and procedures

Competencies:

· Commitment to our mission: Providing a better quality of life to individuals with intellectual disabilities

· Attendance and Punctuality: Reports for work on time and provides advanced notice of need for absence

· Reliability/Dependability: Manages time and workload effectively to meet responsibilities

· Communication Skills: Communication is clear, organized and effective; listens and comprehends well

· Judgment and Decision-Making: Makes thoughtful, well-reasoned decisions; exercises good judgment, resourcefulness and creativity in problem-solving

· Initiative and Flexibility: Shows initiative, identifies problems and solutions, adjusts to unexpected changes

· Cooperation and Teamwork: Respectful of colleagues and makes valuable contributions to help achieve goals

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

· Computer proficiency (Vertex/FileMaker/Gmail)

· High school diploma or GED requiredand the ability to read at an 8th Grade level

· Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred

· Must complete Direct Support Person training within 120 days of hire

Physical Requirements:

· Safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards

· Maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

· Must stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift and carry up to 50 lbs

· Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly in person and on the phone

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision

*START is an equal opportunity employer*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18