Direct Support Professional - Community Prevoc - Full Time - Days

JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional

CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Non-Exempt

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT:   Community Prevocational

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Supervisor Prevocational Services

POSITION SUMMARY:  Assists people with disabilities to achieve their person-centered goals by coordinating and implementing prevocational activities that improve their work performance and prepare them for paid work or unpaid volunteer activity. Provides coaching and instruction in specific work tasks according to the plan goals designed to assist the person to maximize their independence through work experience, volunteering, and skill development. Ensures the safety and overall welfare of the people we serve by utilizing proper behavior management techniques.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education, Training & Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred Education, Training & Experience:
Experience working with people with developmental disabilities

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to work cooperatively with all departments, levels of staff, and outside contacts

Ability to effectively communicate orally, in writing, and on the telephone

Ability to work effectively without direct supervision

Ability to effectively balance multiple tasks and ever-changing priorities

Strong organizational skills

Ability to be positive, outgoing and personable

Ability to empower the people we serve to do for themselves

SALARY:

$17 per hour stating rate