Day Program Primary Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional at Community Support Services provide high quality, person centered, hands on support to individuals with a variety of developmental and/or physical disabilities. Hands-on support includes assistance in all activities of daily living as identified by an individual’s habilitation team. These supports may include, but are not limited to, daily cleaning responsibilities, maintenance and administration of medications, transportation, assistance with personal hygiene, and administrative duties. At CSS we believe that we exist to ensure that every member of our community has the opportunity to live a life defined by their potential.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Review and Implementation of the Individualized Plan (ISP) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP).  

2. Commitment to providing quality services and support while demonstrating respect and dignity of the individual served by interacting with the individual served in a positive, person centered manner.

3. Monitoring of individual physical and emotional health.

4. Submit all required documentation by the required deadlines.

5. Maintain open, positive, person centered communication with Supervisor(s) and stakeholders. 

MINIMUM REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Confidence in interaction with individuals of all ages and with a variety of disabilities. 

2. Ability to learn and understand applied behavior analysis principles and apply them to various situations.   

3. Good written and verbal communication skills.

4. Be able to work independently and within a team atmosphere.

5. Ability to be flexible in all areas. 

6. Resourceful in accomplishing tasks and directives.

7. Provide support without fostering dependence.

8. Make defendable, common sense decisions. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Position must have a High School Diploma or GED Equivalency. 

• Meet driver-approved standards as described in the Vehicle Usage Policy.  A valid driver’s license and good driving record, as well as proof of current auto insurance is required. It is required to have dependable transportation with functioning heat and air conditioning systems and functioning seat belts for safety for transporting individuals served.  

• Prefer one (1) year experience working with individuals with disabilities. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Heavy lifting (over 50 lbs.) on a repeated basis required for care of individuals for performing job functions such as transferring.  Also required to bend, twist, stoop and kneel to perform the essential functions of the Advocate position frequently.