Direct Support Professional

2 weeks ago

Smithfield, United States The Arc of Bristol County dba proAbility Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

General Description

Direct Support Professionals provide direct assistance and support services to address the needs of individuals with disabilities and/or their families. The Direct Support Professional reports directly to and receives weekly and/or as needed support and supervision from their Team Supervisor and/or supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required
  • At least 18 years of age
  • One year experience working with people with disabilities and their families preferred
  • Safe driving record, current driver’s license, personal vehicle, and current motor vehicle liability insurance required, ability to successfully pass criminal background checks

Job Responsibilites

● Supports individuals and when appropriate their families in identifying need areas

and goals that the individual wishes to achieve

● Supports individuals in increasing and/or maintaining their everyday

independence within their homes and communities

● Supports individuals to participate in activities or events of their choice, to be

active members in their communities, to overcome any identified barriers to being

included in any chosen activity, to maintain and/or expand personal relationships,

etc.

● Assists individuals to further their social and communication skills

● Provides a sounding board for the individual’s day to day concerns, as well as,

encourages individuals to increase their own self advocacy skills surrounding

pertinent issues

● Encourages individuals to understand and protect their Human Rights

● Encourages and respects choice making in all areas of life and when needed (cont’d)

informs individual of natural consequences of choices made

● Supports individuals in achieving and maintaining their own personal well being

and safety

● Assists individuals with medical, dental, and other appointments as needed

● Assists individuals with maintaining their benefits as needed

● Assists individuals in connecting with community resources as needed

● Provides transportation as needed

● Maintains open communication and works with all team members

● Completes needed documentation that may include weekly time sheet, daily

progress notes, ISP objective tracking forms, incident reports, medical and dental

forms, etc., in a timely manner

● Provides reliable and appropriate service to individuals and families

● Maintains necessary certifications (CPR, First Aid, Services/Supports, NCI, medication/core, etc.) and completes all required training in a timely manner in

accordance with training requirements

● Participates in routine established for support and supervision with direct

supervisor

● Provides supports/services as directed by families who have established supports

for their family member

● Any other job related duties as assigned by supervisor or Director


Second Shift - 3:00pm-11:00pm
Full Time 40 hours per week

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