Direct Support Professional

This position requires an individual to coach, teach, mentor and provide direct support to members who have Developmental Disabilities (i.e., autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability or epilepsy) ranging from mild to profound. The majority of services are designed to meet personal needs of members in Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF) and group home settings.

*Flexibility in schedule (i.e., work different shift, overtime and change work locations) as these are 24-hour residential settings. Most schedules work nights, weekends and holidays.

This position performs a variety of activities:

-Provide activities and programming that encourage development of new skills and maintaining present skills.

-Works with members to teach or assist them in activities of daily living skills (bathing, toileting, dressing, meal time/eating, attending day/work programs, etc.).

-Performs some housekeeping duties (e.g., dusting, clothes washing, dishes, mopping, disinfecting therapy equipment and wheelchairs).

-Prepares, cooks, sets up, and serves meals, as needed.

-Supports mealtime techniques and service in accordance with specialized diets.

-Implements the member's Individual Support Plan, including behavior support plan and therapeutic programs. --

-Participates in team meetings and discussions to develop individual support plans for the members.

-Provides basic health care (e.g., medication administration).

-Encourages and involves members in recreational activities at home and in the community.