Ability Works

Job Description: We are looking for a responsible, caring, and compassionate direct support professional (DSP) to join our growing team. The ideal job candidate will be highly dependable and have a passion for helping those with physical and/or mental disabilities live a more fulfilled and happy life. Working one-on-one with each client, you will assess his/her needs and tend to them accordingly with the goal of fostering a positive, encouraging environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for fulfillment of our mission, vision, and values by demonstrating respect, and promoting a positive culture.
• Be a personal companion to your clients and act as a supportive friend serving their needs and working to build their independence.
• Encourage and foster individuals’ preferred hobbies and interests.
• Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals’ many daily living needs including but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, and communication and socialization skills.
• Create daily schedules and plans for clients.
• Help set individual goals and track client progress, noting any drastic changes; report findings to superiors.
• Make phone calls and drive clients to appointments, meetings, events, etc.
• Promote a sense of purpose by assisting the individual in actively participating in the everyday functioning of their environment through adaptive and functional skills.
• Demonstrate awareness of all Individual Service Plans and special routines that is consistent with the goals and objectives of these plans.
• Develop meaningful relationships and connections with your clients to make them feel cared for and included in the community.
• Follow all health and safety protocol.
• Enhance the individual’s participation in community social activities and the growth of natural support when possible.
• Routinely assess the individual’s strengths and challenges, make a plan to address challenges and boost abilities.
• Periodically assess achievement of outcomes, satisfaction with services, and progress toward attaining goals.
• Collaborate internally and externally to assist the individual in maintaining and extending the gains made in the environment of their choice.
• Understand that small worlds cause large fears. Anticipate, empathize, communicate, alleviate.
• Attend continued education courses, training and get further certified as the job require.
• Ability to transport clients in your personal vehicle.
• Perform duties in a manner consistent with established ethical guidelines and maintain professional boundaries.
• Be a compassionate, patient and encouraging support professional at all times; you are a support, cheerleader and advocate rolled into one and your work can change the lives of many for the better.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person