Direct Support Professional

The Community-Based Day Support Professional provides person‑centered instruction, support, and supervision to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in both program and community settings. This role promotes independence by teaching essential life skills, supporting community participation, implementing Individuals Service Plan (ISP) goals, and maintaining a safe, respectful, inclusive environment. Responsibilities include activities of daily living (ADL) and independent living services (ILS) support, community engagement, vocational exploration, behavioral support consistent with Positive Behavior Supports (PBS), accurate documentation, dispense medications as needed, and collaboration with families, clinicians, and interdisciplinary teams. The CBDS Professional serves as a positive role model while fostering personal growth, meaningful relationships, and full community membershipEssential Job Duties1). Person-centered SupportDemonstrates respect for individual preferences, choices, and autonomySupports participation in activities based on individual interests and goals2). Life Skills & Daily Living SupportProvides assistance with ADLs and IADLS as neededEncourages independence through gentle prompting, coaching, and modeling3). Community ParticipationAssists individuals in participating in community activities, recreation, and social opportunitiesWill assist in transport of individuals to activities as assigned; will be asked to drive company vehicles.4). Safety & Environment ManagementEnsures a safe, clean, and organized environmentMaintains awareness of individual needs during meals, breaks, and transitionsDispense medication as neededFollows established systems to ensure quality health care of the individuals5). Professional Communication & DocumentationCompletes shift notes, attendance, and other documentation accuratelyCommunicates effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and families6). Teamwork & CollaborationWorks cooperatively with team members to provide consistent supportParticipates in meetings and shares relevant observationsPerform any and all duties deemed essential to support the agency, office, team, or people we support.7). Dependability & Professional ConductArrives prepared, follows schedules, and maintains a positive, respectful demeanorActs as a role model for professionalism and reliability8). Physical ReadinessAble to assist with mobility, transfers, and basic physical support as needed9). Perform all other duties as may be required.CompetenciesProfessional, friendly and understandingAttention to detailsAble to work efficiently as a team player as well as individually with minimal directionSelf-motivatedAbility to consistently maintain and build positive working relationshipsWilling to learn new information dailyGreat organizational skillsAbility to multi-task and meet deadlinesPunctual and dependableFamiliarity with office machines, equipment and softwareAbility to maintain confidentialityRequirementsAt least 1 year experience working with individuals with all types of disabilities.High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience in Human Services preferred. Obtains and maintains the necessary MAP Certification within 6 months of employment.Obtains and maintains required CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of employmentSuccessful completion of all state and agency-mandated training courses. TravelTravel to community sites required. Work EnvironmentThis job operates in both a professional office setting as well as in the community. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.Physically assist members as necessary, including but not limited to using the restroom, vehicle transfers and wheelchair transfers. Other DutiesNote this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.