Direct Support Professional/Employment

Gesher Human Services•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals help adults with disabilities achieve long-term success and fulfillment in work and life by helping them become independent and integrated into their communities through both paid and unpaid work settings.

Requirements

Valid Michigan driver’s license
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Work experience with individuals with dvelopmental, emotional and/or physical impairments preferred.
Receipts Rights training required within 30 days of hire.
First Aid and CPR certification required within 90 days of hire. Working knowledge of training techniques, behavior modification and task analysis.
Individuals who are fluent in American Sign Language is a plus.
Skills sufficient to work at community sites with considerable independence and to exercise reasonable judgment in handling challenges until supervisory back up is provided.
Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with the people that we serve, employers, public and staff.
Composition skills sufficient to prepare required reports.
Driving record must be sufficient to meet safe driving standards as established by Agency insurance carrier and will be run annually along with criminal background check, to comply with funding source requirements.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement and supervise activities that promote a healthy, active and socially integrated lifestyle for the people that we serve
Using techniques compatible with a Culture of Gentleness, provide training to maximize individuals’ capabilities while promoting inclusiveness in the local community.
Use behavior modification, task analysis, data collection and recording, and related techniques to implement goal-related services.
Provide regular and systematic feedback to the people that we serve regarding their performance. Using reasonable judgment, successfully manage challenges with the people that we serve until supervisory consultation/back-up is provided so that safety is maintained.
Assist the people that we serve with personal care, hygiene and grooming (including provision of physical assistance in transferring and mobility) as needed.
Review the progress of the people that we serve and work with navigators to develop and/or revise program goals.
Modify training techniques and/or the environment to accommodate various individuals’ disabilities.
Transport the people that we serve as needed using Agency van or possibly own vehicle.
Navigate internet browser to complete responsibilities of the position, enter data into Agency DART system, and utilize Agency email system.
Supervise the people that we serve and facilitate development/refinement of interpersonal skills during lunch, breaks and transitional periods.
Serve on Agency committee(s) as appointed.