Direct Support Professional -Town of Coventry, Project Friends

Job description:

Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s) provide care and support for participants of Town of Coventry, Project Friends in community, day service program, and participant's home.

A DSP plays a crucial role in the lives of participants by assisting them to become self-sufficient and lead an independent and inclusive lifestyle.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Provide participants of Project Friends with necessary support in personal care.
• Provides vocational, educational, social, and recreational, integration with the community and adult daily living skills.
• Will be expected to use all resources and tools designed to increase success of participant as indicated by Project Friends Coordinator.
• Will be required to attend all trainings relevant to Project Friends and maintain an active CPR certification.
• Will be an active member of a team whose primary objective is the accomplishment of individuals as stated in the Individual Service Plan.
• Will facilitate activities with individuals or a small group of participants as directed by Project Friends Coordinator.
• Will assist with special events to include Special Olympics.

Supervision

Employee works under the general supervision of the Director of Human Services. Employee is familiar with the work routine and uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently. Employee refers unusual situations to the Social Work Supervisor for advice and further instructions. Work is reviewed only to an extent sufficient to insure that completed work, methods used are technically accurate, and that instructions are being followed.

Job Environment:

Numerous standardized practices, procedures, or general instructions govern the work and in some cases, may require additional interpretation. Employee uses clinical judgment to locate, select, and apply the most pertinent practice, procedure, regulation, or guideline to use in a given situation. The sequence of work and/or the procedures followed vary according to the nature of the transaction and/or information involved, or sought, in a particular situation.

The position has frequent contact with the public; in person, in writing, and on the telephone, to respond to inquiries or requests for service coordination. Other contacts are with other town employees, vendors, and State agencies and officials.

Physical and Mental Requirements

The employee works in a moderately noisy office setting and employee is required to sit up to 2/3rd of the time; stand, walk, talk, listen, use hands, The employee transports individuals throughout the community and occasionally lifts up to 30 pounds. The position has normal vision requirements. Equipment operated includes; operating a motor vehicle, office machines, computers, and miscellaneous office equipment.

Education and experience:

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Previous experience with the developmentally disabled population is preferred but not required.
• Applicant must have active driver's license and vehicle insurance.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22