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04-10-2025
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04-10-2025
Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION1
Position Title: Direct Support Professional
Department: Adult Day Program
Reporting Function: Adult Day Program Manager
Supervisory Functions: N/A
Salary: No change to your current rate
Job Summary: As a Direct Support Professional you will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve greater independence inclusion and self-advocacy. DSPs assist individuals in building functional vocational communication and social skills while fostering meaningful community connections and helping them reach their personal goals.
Essential Job Functions:
- Build and maintain positive professional relationships with individuals families guardians employers and community partners.
- Foster a positive inclusive environment that values teamwork respect and meaningful interaction among individuals.
- Supervise individuals to ensure safety during transportation community outings and day program activities.
- Support individuals in achieving their personal goals by teaching and reinforcing skills in areas such as communication socialization education vocational training daily living and community participation.
- Implement and monitor individualized support plans behavioral strategies and skill-building curricula.
- Provide active supervision and support by engaging individuals in purposeful activities fostering a positive environment through encouragement and consistent reinforcement.
- Provide assistance with personal hygiene and care needs as required ensuring the individuals dignity and independence are maintained.
- Maintain cleanliness and proper functioning of personal care items and equipment in accordance with hygiene and safety standards.
- Coordinate and support volunteer opportunities job site visits and other community-based experiences.
- Assist in developing and implementing individualized support plans curricula and vocational training opportunities.
- Develop schedule and facilitate community experiences including employment exposure volunteer work and social activities.
- Document services provided progress notes data collection and other required paperwork in compliance with Laradon policies and state/federal regulations.
- Document attendance daily activities and progress toward individual goals in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
- Prevent and manage crises using approved interventions to ensure a safe environment.
- Foster natural supports and community inclusion.
- Communicate effectively with team members supervisors and stakeholders.
- Implement health safety and behavioral protocols as outlined in individual service plans.
- Maintain punctual reliable attendance and actively contribute to a collaborative team environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Training
Requirements:
- All trainings deemed mandatory by Laradon.
- New hire orientation and all mandatory agency/state training.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
- Medication administration certification (QMAP)
Mistreatment Abuse Neglect and Exploitation (MANE) training.
Incident Reporting
Crisis Intervention training
20 hours of on-the-job training
Minimum Position High School diploma or GED required.
Requirements: Must be 21 years of age.
Valid drivers license an acceptable driving record.
Two years of direct experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including lifting up to 50 lbs. prolonged standing/walking and occasional bending kneeling or crouching.
- Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to person-centered supports dignity and respect for all individuals.
Classification: Non-exempt
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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