Direct Support Professional - Adult Day Program

AVONDALE HOUSE•Houston, TX

70d

About The Position

Avondale House is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit agency that has served individuals with autism since 1976. The agency provides educational services, a day program for adults focused on daily living and pre-vocational skills, and group homes for adults who cannot live in their own homes. This position provides direct support to the adult day program, helping participants develop life, social, and vocational skills and participate safely in volunteer assignments and community activities. The role involves building rapport, encouraging participants, keeping them on task, and collaborating with Avondale House staff to meet each participant’s needs. A background check is required. The listed duties are not exhaustive and may be amended by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience working with intellectually disabled individuals.
Patient, authoritative personality.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to implement Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds and, with assistance, more than 100 pounds.
Ability to stand for 2–3 hours at a time.
Ability to stoop, kneel, push, and pull as required.
Ability to physically restrain clients if necessary.
Ability to handle situations that may be stressful.
Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with autistic individuals.

Responsibilities

Train day program participants in life, social, and vocational skills.
Accompany participants to volunteer assignments and supervise them to support their safety and participation.
Drive participants to appointments, volunteer assignments, and other scheduled community activities.
Show compassion, build rapport, and encourage participants to develop their potential.
Keep participants on task and redirect their focus as needed.
Work with Avondale House staff to meet each participant’s day habilitation needs.