Direct Support Professional Day Program - Williamsport
Direct Support Professional - Day Program - Full Time/Part Time
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor and/or Assistant Program Supervisor of the Day Program, provide daily care, direct supervision, and training to individuals served.Essential Functions
- The ability to move about the program and do any bending, pushing, pulling, or lifting required in moving work materials about the program.
- The ability to complete all of the physical requirements of CPR training annually.
- The ability to perform the safety support skills.
Specific Duties
- Promote the safety, health, and welfare of the individuals served by consistently following/implementing the individual’s ISP and all ancillary procedures.
- Comply with agency policies.
- Administer individual’s medication in accordance with established procedures as requested.
- Maintain close supervision of individuals at all times.
- Provide therapeutic activities, supervision, support and training in general areas of self-care, communication, community participation, and socialization, fine and gross motor skills development, personal adjustment, use of community resources and relationship development.
- Maximize the potential of individuals served by performing the following duties:
- Provide classroom/activity room instruction within a positive and supportive environment to enhance skills.
- Develop and implement small group activities based on individuals’ needs, skills and interests.
- Maintain a positive and stimulating atmosphere within the classroom/activity room.
- As requested, transport or assist in transport of individuals in agency vehicles.
- Provide classroom/activity room instruction within a positive and supportive environment to enhance skills.
- Assist the program in meeting licensing regulations & agency standards.
- Complete other duties deemed appropriate by immediate supervisor.
Qualifications
High school diploma or G.E.D. Previous experience working with disabled individuals in a sheltered workshop environment preferred. Related experience in educational setting helpful.
EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer