General Description

Shared Support South, Inc is founded on the belief that people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities are not defined by their diagnosis and, with the proper support, are able to achieve their dreams and become valued members of their communities. The job position of Direct Support Professional is a key differentiator for our company in providing services to enable our individuals.

A Direct Support Professional is responsible for understanding our individuals’ dreams and helping enable their lives through providing activities in alignment with the person’s desires through our circle process, person centered planning, life choices, ISP, BSP and health and safety needs.

Roles and Responsibilities

PRN positions are required to pick up 2 shifts per month, but you can work up to 29 hours per week.

Program

• Manage supports and services ensuring health and safety for 1 individual in a 24-hour 1:1 or 2:1 support settings
• Attend individuals’ medical appointments as directed by the Program Specialist
• Ensure the individual’s residences are safe, homelike, and reflect the individual’s preferences.
• Assist in the development of a team focused on supporting the individual.
• Complete scheduled cleaning tasks as applicable for the individual’s home
• Communicate effectively with next shift at shift change for individual’s behavior and agenda.
• De-escalate individuals as needed to ensure health and safety for individual and community.
• Read the individual’s ISP and BSP and ensure understanding.
• Provide transportation to the individual in the community setting.
• Provide personal care and assistance with tasks of daily living as outlined in the individual’s ISP and BSP
• Attend the Individual’s monthly Circle meetings as directed by the Program Specialist
• Support individual appropriate relationships and communications.
• Support individual’s interests and partner with the supervising Program Specialist to find activities and volunteering opportunities for the individual

Administrative

• Accurately punch in and out of time clock through phone application
• Verify timecard as needed in a timely fashion.
• Complete required shift notes as instructed by Program Specialist immediately after end of shift.
• Participate in yearly training as instructed by Training Coordinator
• Follow organizational policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Communication Skills (written and verbal)
• Team Building Skills
• ACRE Certification
• Organizational Skills and Multi-tasking
• Previous Residential DSP experience