Direct Support Provider
Boston, MA - USA
Job Summary
PURPOSE & SCOPE: Direct Support Providers (DSPs) responsibilities may include teaching and fostering the acquisition retention or improvement of skills and abilities to prepare and support an individual for work and/or community participation and could not do so without this direct support. This service originates form the home of the individual and is generally delivered in the community.
Role of Direct Support Providers
- Provide one-on-one direct support which may include job training transportation assistance with activities of daily living and participation in recreational activities.
- Assist in developing and maintaining friendships of choice and skills to use in daily interactions
- Provide support to explore job interests and community activities
- Provide support to complete work or business activities including supports for individuals who own their own business
- Training and support to increase or maintain self-help socialization and adaptive skills to participate in own community
- Develop/maintain or enhance independent functioning skills in the areas of sensory-motor cognition personal grooming hygiene and other daily living and social skills
We are currently seeking a Direct Service Provider for the following opportunity:
About Company
At Bridges Homeward, we advocate for children, teens, and families. We help youth and families develop healthy, permanent relationships and make sure they are living in stable, safe, and loving homes. As a result, they can build the resilience and power they need to advocate for thems ... View more