Direct Support Personnel
About The Position
Provide compassionate, hands-on support to adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities in a residential home setting. Assist with daily living skills, including personal care, meal preparation, medication routines, and household tasks, while encouraging independence, skill development, personal goals, and meaningful community involvement. Provide continuous, person-centered support in a 24-hour adult support setting. Help maintain each person’s health, safety, and emotional well-being by monitoring their condition and behavior, responding appropriately to changes, and following individualized support plans and safety protocols. Keep accurate documentation of services, observations, and incidents. Work reliably and collaboratively with the team to foster a respectful, supportive home where individuals are treated with dignity and empowered to live fulfilling, self-directed lives.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to pass required background checks and drug screening.
- Reliable and punctual, with the ability to work scheduled or extended shifts as required.
- Comfortable assisting with personal care and household tasks.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to respectful, person-centered support.
Responsibilities
- Assist with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, and other daily living activities.
- Plan and prepare meals and administer medications according to routines and support plans.
- Perform household tasks to keep the home clean, safe, and comfortable.
- Teach and encourage skills that build and maintain independence and self-advocacy.
- Support participation in meaningful activities at home and in the community.
- Monitor individuals’ health, behavior, and emotional well-being, and respond appropriately to changes.
- Follow individualized support plans and safety protocols.
- Maintain accurate documentation of services, observations, and incidents.
- Communicate and collaborate with the team to provide continuous, person-centered support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
