Direct Support Professional-MA

Community Resources for Justice • Shirley, MA

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About The Position

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for providing support services to individuals residing in a shared living residence including career development and pre-vocational support services as well as promoting meaningful community inclusion by organizing and participating in activities.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Frequent travel is required. The Direct Support Professional must have a valid drivers license, reliable vehicle, and willingness to transport individuals to and from appointments, employment sites, and community activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides job coaching, career development and pre-vocational support services including teaching and training specific to each individual’s needs.
• Promotes a high quality of living in all areas including medication administration (if applicable), meal preparation, housekeeping, personal hygiene and leisure/recreation.
• Provides transportation of individuals to job sites, volunteer activities, scheduled appointments (if applicable), or social activities.
• Complete weekly schedule based on the supported individuals, record weekly progress notes based on the weekly schedule, note any behaviors for the individuals supported
• Tracks ISP data and progress on all identified areas of need.
• Ensures the safety of the individuals and public (refer to skills plan regarding community/supervision of the supported individual).
• Models’ appropriate behavior for the supported individuals
• Provides Shared Living Provider with the contracted amount of hours of coverage and supervision of the individuals
• Assist supported individual with obtaining a volunteer
• Assist supported individual with school/educational goal(s) (if applicable)
• Assists the supported individual with their job/volunteer responsibilities/duties and provides proper supervision during this time.
• Ability to support more than one individual when necessary to the department

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees