Direct Support Professional

The Harford Center, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides services and supports to adults with disabilities.

We have provided programming to adults with disabilities since 1961. Since our inception, we have focused on providing the best care while respecting each person’s individuality, choice and needs. The Harford Center is unique in that it provides services to an array of individuals from those needing high-end medical care to those who are actively seeking employment. All individuals receive support in exploring their interests so that they can live independent, satisfying lives. The staff at the Harford Center act as advocates, supports, and mentors to guide individuals to be their own advocates and seek the lives that they desire.

Please visit our website at https://harfordcenter.org.

The Direct Support Professional is directly responsible for:

• ·        Coordinates and schedules individual’s day based on his/her interests and goals
• ·        Helps individuals achieve desired outcomes from community and pre-vocational activities.
• ·        Maintains weekly data sheets that are detailed and accurate
• ·        Acts as advocate for all individuals that you support
• ·        Actively participates in all individual planning meetings for people that you support
• ·        Creates appropriate objectives and outcomes for each individual on his / her case load
• ·        Develops, implements, and documents progress to help individuals reach their goals
• ·        Work with individuals to find and help them use community-based resources to achieve their personal outcomes.
• ·        Ensures individuals personal needs are met with dignity and respect
• ·        Promote health and safety for all individuals served in all settings and activities
• ·        Safely transports clients to and from facility
• ·        Obeys all traffic rules and regulations
• ·        Follows time schedules in a safe manner
• ·        Maintains mileage sheets on a daily basis
• ·        Accurately records attendance of clients

Education & Experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Possess a positive attitude with a professional presentation and the ability to work in a team environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Must have a current drivers license with less than 2 points on your driving record.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft products.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to maneuver a wheelchair and use wheelchair restraints when appropriate.
• Ability to drive a 15 passenger van.
• Must be 21 years of age or older to drive agency vehicles.