Direct Support Professional - Community Prevoc - Full Time - Days

JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Non-Exempt
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT: Community Prevocational
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Supervisor Prevocational ServicesPOSITION SUMMARY: Assists people with disabilities to achieve their person-centered goals by coordinating and implementing prevocational activities that improve their work performance and prepare them for paid work or unpaid volunteer activity. Provides coaching and instruction in specific work tasks according to the plan goals designed to assist the person to maximize their independence through work experience, volunteering, and skill development. Ensures the safety and overall welfare of the people we serve by utilizing proper behavior management techniques.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education, Training & Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent
Driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred Education, Training & Experience:Experience working with people with developmental disabilities

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to work cooperatively with all departments, levels of staff, and outside contacts
Ability to effectively communicate orally, in writing, and on the telephone
Ability to work effectively without direct supervision
Ability to effectively balance multiple tasks and ever-changing priorities
Strong organizational skills
Ability to be positive, outgoing and personable
Ability to empower the people we serve to do for themselves

SALARY:
$17 per hour stating rate