Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

Supervising adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a Day Training/Work Activity setting.

Program Supervision: Direct supervision and training to improve and maintain clients independent daily living skills and work-related skills. Assist in organizing and planning daily activities throughout the day.

Work Supervision: Training, performance and quality improvement of clients in an assembly oriented light manufacturing work environment.

Community Access: Organizing and facilitating community activities to increase opportunities for community inclusion.

Case Supervision: Formulate, implement, and maintain individual client program plans. Keep related documentation and communication within regulation and accreditation parameters.

Van Bus Operation: Qualified candidates must have strong people skills. Implement plans of care and behavior management plans for persons served. Plan and implement individualized and/or group training programs that meet the needs of clients and referral funding sources i.e., self-help skills, communication development, interpersonal, social, and adaptive skills. Run production jobs including; training clients on jobs, supplying, and maintaining quality control standards. Planning and taking clients on community-based activities. Maintain adequate documentation related to individualized and/or group training provided. Provide support and assistance to counselors as needed to ensure the success of the Community Rehabilitation Services Program. Provide resource assistance to other staff as directed. Maintain production day sheets/records as assigned for caseload. Orient new clients to programs assigned. Convey a positive image of Proudworks. Safety/Health/Housekeeping. Completing other Community Rehabilitation Services Specialist responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbal and written. Ability to perform direct demonstration training for a client population diagnosed with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Assist people in carrying out daily living skills. Must be able to be physically active on the production floor to assist clients and other staff as needed. Includes lifting up to 20lbs. Physical stamina to assist clients with disabilities, i.e., assist with transitioning, etc. Must be able to bend, crouch, squat, and be able to push wheelchairs without restriction.

Education and experience: Bachelor's degree in human services related field and/or 3+ years' experience in areas directly related to the position preferred. Prior experience working with people with disabilities a plus. Strong computer aptitude.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental & Vision, 401K, Basic Term Life, Short and Long-Term Disability, FMLA, Paid Time Off

Proudworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.