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Direct Support Professional (Independent Contractor) Payrate $17.00/HR
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in the implementation of quality educational and recreational programming in these categories: fine and gross motor skills, cognition, community integration activities, life skills, and therapeutic recreation.
- Conduct scheduled activities according to program schedule and protocol
- Assist in developing topics and activities based on the interests of the participants
- Participate actively in the supervision of Medical Day program participants
- Participate actively as part of a multidisciplinary team that delivers services to Client
- Assist participants in the therapeutic pool and on trips as required
- Assist in ensuring all activity areas and supplies are kept in a clean and tidy manner.
- Meet with recreation staff as needed to plan and coordinate activities
- Improve the quality of participants’ lives by working with them directly in the delivery of quality programming
- Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide feedback to the Manager, Therapeutic Recreation, on assigned activities based on the participants’ enthusiasm and participation
- Participate in Client meetings, in-services, and training as required
- Show dependability by being punctual and maintaining consistent attendance.
- Give appropriate notice for time off or illness.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator and/or Manager, Therapeutic Recreation
- Demonstrate the 5 Core Values of The Client (Accountability, Participant Focus, Quality, Independence, and Mutual Respect)
- Support the mission of The Client by creating a supportive environment for participants and staff
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of two years of experience working with people with disabilities and/or other special populations
- Ability to work well with others in a diverse population
- Effective verbal and oral communication
- CPR/First Aid certification
- DDA Trainings (Preferred)
- Basic computer skills
