Direct Support Professional IS Full/Part Time

GENERAL SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*

• Implements Individual Service Plan (ISP) objectives and behavior plans as defined on established service agreements.

• Prepares and forwards, as applicable, all required ISP paperwork and reports according to established procedures and deadlines.

• Provides training in personal care to individuals who require support.

• Provides one-on-one supervision to individual as assigned by the treatment goals, behavior plans and other relevant plans in a non-intrusive manner to ensure individual’s safety.

• Completes written reports including program objective documentation, incident reports and other reports as directed. Maintains regular, open lines of communication and a positive rapport with family members, as applicable, the individual’s caregivers, and Adult Foster Care and Shared Living staff.

• Adheres to established program routines and schedules, as applicable, to ensure the individual needs are met.

• Provides assistance and support to individuals with scheduling and attending social and leisure activities.

• Provides transportation to individuals to appointments and social activities.

• Ensures that the individual’s basic human rights, well-being and safety is respected at all times.

• Adheres to all supervisory directives and follows all established protocols when providing one-on-one support to individuals.

• Attends required meetings and trainings.

• Serves as mandated reporter for suspected cases of abuse and/or neglect to the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) or Elder Abuse Hotline, as appropriate.

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  PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Associates degree or additional education in the field (s) of psychology, social work, nursing, or special education preferred.

• 1 year of direct care, CNA, or human services experience preferred.

• Ability and willingness to provide hands-on personal care.

• Must be able to effectively communicate in both verbal and written form with coworkers and supported individuals and read fluently.

• Valid driver’s license in the state of Massachusetts required.

• Successful completion of all state and Agency mandated trainings upon hire required.