Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The program model utilizes a Person Centered Approach and includes structured activities and interventions that provide instruction and support in 5 key areas. These include accommodating changes in physical functioning, cognitive ability, Executive Functioning areas, behavior and emotion regulation, and language and communication development. A high degree of structure exampled by scheduling, routine and visual and auditory adaptations is combined with a commitment to individualization, community inclusion and skill acquisition to provide participants the opportunity to achieve the highest degree of independence and growth possible.
Requirements
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
- at least 2 years of experience working with the Developmental Disabled and/or Brain Injured population.
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive a van required.
Nice To Haves
- A college degree and/or a C.N.A. certification is preferred.
- Crisis intervention training (i.e. PABC) is favorable
- CPR, First Aid and MAP certificates are preferred
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
