Social & Community ServicesResidential & Direct Support
About the job
Requirements
The applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
The applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
The applicant must be physically able to support individuals with their needs.
The applicant must successfully complete background checks, including a Driver’s Abstract.
Basic computer skills are preferred.
Responsibilities
Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities to help them become independent, integrated, and live meaningful lives as part of the community.
Assist individuals with their daily living activities.
Support individuals’ activities and encourage healthy attitudes and behaviors that enhance societal inclusion.
Advocate for individuals by helping them communicate their needs, self-expression, and personal goals.
Encourage community participation.
Work directly with individuals on the activities and goals stated in their Individual Service Plans, with the goal of achieving their stated outcomes.
Transport and accompany individuals to outings, community activities, volunteer sites, and other destinations.
Administer medications in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Be sensitive to the psychological needs, concerns, and whereabouts of individuals under their care, treating them with respect and giving them choices.
Attend mandated trainings and professional development sessions.
Attend retraining sessions as determined by the supervisor.
Learn the contents of each individual’s file.
Complete mandated documentation and progress notes in a timely manner.
Communicate effectively with team members and families.
Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Know when to reach out to the supervisor for assistance.
Report to the Day Habilitation Coordinator.
Follow all regulatory requirements of the Day Habilitation Program.
Direct Support Staff Responsibilities include: • Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities to help them become independent, integrated and live meaningful lives as part of the community. • Assist individuals with their daily living activities • Support individuals’ activities and encourage healthy attitudes and behaviors that enhance societal inclusion • Advocate for the individual, helping them communicate their needs, self-expression and personal goals • Encourage community participation • Work directly with individuals on the activities and goals stated in their ISP’s, with the goal of achieving their stated outcome(s) • Transport and accompany individuals to outings, community activities, volunteer sites, etc. • Administer medications in accordance with regulatory requirements • Be sensitive to the psychological needs, concerns and whereabouts of individuals under their care, treating them with respect and giving them choices. • Attend mandated trainings and professional development sessions • Attend re-trainings, as determined by their supervisor • Learning the contents of each individual’s file • Complete mandated documentation and progress notes in a timely manner • Communicate effectively with team members and families • Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the supervisor • Knowing when to reach out to the supervisor for assistance • Direct support staff report to the Day Habilitation Coordinator • Follow all regulatory requirements of the Day Habilitation Program Requirements and Skills: • Must be 18 years of age or older • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent • Must be physically able to support individuals with their needs • Successful clearance of background checks, including Driver’s Abstract • Basic computer skills preferred