Direct Support Professional

D&S Community Services provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional will join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.

Requirements

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans
• Assist with daily activities: Personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living
• Accurately document progress and activity
• Maintain confidentiality
• Respect the rights of persons being served
• Follow universal precautions
• Communicate with nurse or supervisor as appropriate
• Call 911 in the event of emergency
• Follow individual health care directives
• Participate in monthly staff meetings
• Work scheduled hours
• Arrive for work on time
• Stay on shift until replacement arrives
• Notify supervisor in advance when unable to work as scheduled
• Fill in for other shifts where required without causing unapproved overtime
• Maintain a safe workplace
• Comply with all established safety policies, procedures, and rules
• Report unsafe hazards to supervisor and participate in safety related training or activities
• Transport individuals into the community safely and according to local laws
• Perform daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed
• Maintain a neat, clean, and safe environment
• Report hazards or safety concerns
• Monitor environmental safety and make minor repairs as needed
• Participate in safety drills and protect persons being served in the event of emergency

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Employee scheduling
• Vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services