DS Professional for Voc and Day Programs

Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DS Professional)

Employee Category: Non-Exempt Full-time

Key Responsibilities

Program Assignments

• Follow program goals and guidelines; complete required training.
  
• Submit evaluations on time; work with the Assistant Director to ensure best practices.
  

Individual Care & Support

• Support ADLs: bathing dressing feeding hygiene toileting.
  
• Assist with functional mobility safe transfers and medication routines.
  
• Provide one-to-one lavatory assistance and maintain cleanliness.
  

Individual & Group Management

• Facilitate daily activities enrichment and person-centered support.
  
• Lead and document services for assigned groups; support social skills goals and participation.
  
• Assist with adaptive equipment and flexible scheduling.
  

Service Billing & Tracking

• Complete daily service notes and attendance tracking in the database.
  

Community Liaison

• Build community relationships; help individuals engage with their community.
  
• Represent PDI professionally in all interactions.
  

Vocational Program

• Teach job skills; explore interests and abilities for employment.
  
• Provide tools materials and ongoing employment coaching.
  
• Coordinate prevocational training and conduct community-based assessments (CBSAs).
  
• Assist with job applications interviews and DVR referrals.
  
• Identify volunteer opportunities and transport individuals to sites.
  
• Manage lunchroom once per week; clock individuals accurately and use correct job codes.
  
• Follow driving policies for vocational program activities.
  

Arrival Departure and Traffic Control

• Supervise pick-up and drop-off areas; assist individuals in and out of vehicles.
  
• Communicate departure times to staff.
  

Restroom & Lunchroom Assistance

• Support personal care and laundering of soiled items.
  
• Prepare serve and supervise lunch; ensure safety and proper behavior.
  

Day Habilitation

• Facilitate activities to maintain and improve skills.
  
• Engage individuals throughout the day and track progress.
  

Supported Living & Community Connections

• Transport and supervise individuals to off-site activities.
  
• Activities may include recreation skill-building socialization physical fitness and money management.
  
• Work hours vary based on individual needs; follow policies to be an authorized driver.
  

Additional

• Culture Index Survey will be sent after applying.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.
  

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 21 years old.
  
• Pass pre-hire and random drug/background screenings.
  
• Computer-literate with strong oral and written communication skills.
  
• Complete and pass First Aid CPR and other required training.
  
• Valid drivers license and insurance required if driving on company business.
  

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Vocational Certification
  

Skills & Abilities

• Language: Read and interpret safety rules procedures write reports and communicate effectively.
  
• Math: Basic operations with whole numbers fractions and decimals.
  
• Computer: Moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office Internet communications systems; assistive technology knowledge desirable.
  
• Reasoning: Apply common sense follow instructions and solve problems with multiple variables.
  

Work Environment

• Various settings: PDI facilities community businesses and residences.
  
• Exposure to harsh weather and moderate to elevated noise levels.
  
• Reasonable accommodations provided for disabilities.
  

Position Type & Hours

• Full-time non-exempt (40 hours/week).
  
• Unpaid 30-minute meal period daily.
  
• Day Program/Vocational: 7:30 a.m.4:00 p.m. MondayFriday; may include evenings weekends holidays.
  
• Supported Community Connections/Living: Based on individual service requests; may include evenings weekends holidays.
  

Physical Demands

• Lift/move up to 25 lbs regularly up to 50 lbs rarely up to 100 lbs very rarely with an assistive device.
  
• Requires vision hearing talking reaching standing walking sitting climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling.
  
• Occasionally respond to unpredictable behavior.
  

Travel

• No out-of-town travel.
  
• Some local travel depending on program assignment.
  

Other Duties

• Job description may change; not all duties listed.