Direct Support Professional

A Direct Support Professional works with clients in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day-to-day and independent living skills are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic services the Direct Support Professional is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the clients health and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Responsible for day by day care of the clients in the program including supervision of personal hygiene social guidance use of leisure time and food planning and supervise and run activity sessionsAccompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activitiesMay be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to the client to medical social or other necessary appointmentsShares their experience and observation of the client under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issuesMay be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their divisionOther assigned duties as assigned Team Process:Participates in weekly team meetings Participates in regular staff meetings and trainings. May be asked to travel to offsite meetings and trainingsDocumentation:Completes regular and timely documentation of all resident interactions including progress and informational notes in the respective electronic recordsCoordinate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team Complete incident reports as appropriate following an incidentCORE COMPETENCIES:Willingness to work with residents living with the impact of trauma and experience mental health challengesCompassion and respect for vulnerable individualsPatience and understanding for the sometimes slow process of stabilization and recoveryExcellent youth engagement skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAttention to detailEDUCATIONAL / TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:High School diploma or Equivalency is License preferred but not required in all SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook and WordAptitude for learning new systems and application softwareWORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL EFFORT:Travel in the community with residents utilizing agency vehicle if cleared to do in physical activities with the residentsVISUAL AND MANUAL DEXTERITY:The candidate should be able to read paper and electronic documents and perform significant data entry into various computer programs. Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to travel independently using public transportation.