Direct Service Professional

Job Description

Job brief

Area of Consideration: Foreign Mongolian Candidates Only

We are looking for a Direct Support Professional to join our team to assist individuals with disabilities to learn, grow and become more independent. If you enjoy interacting with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and supporting their clinical teams and families, we’d like to meet with you.

Direct Support Professional responsibilities include exhibiting compassion, supporting residents, and ensuring a safe environment. They foster independence and personal choice by guiding individuals in acquiring necessary skills, such as social behavior or interpersonal competence so individuals have greater self-reliance in their day-to-day lives.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with disabilities with their daily living activities

Administer medication(s) according to guidelines

Aid in implementing treatments, training programs, and developmental/behavioral plans

Encourage community participation

Document all observations and daily progress notes

Communicate effectively with team members

Assist individuals in performing their cleaning responsibilities

Transport and accompany individuals to appointments, outings, and shopping

Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned by your supervisor

Requirements and skills

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, sit and walk for periods of time

Successful clearance of background checks

Basic computer skills

CPR/First Aid training (Preferred)

High school diploma or equivalentCompany Description

Great company with opportunity for gaining baluable experience