Direct Support Professional Day Habilitation

Title: Direct Support Professional, Non - Ambulatory

Department: Day Habilitation Services

Reports: Program Coordinator


FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Position Summary: Responsible for the security, safety, and wellbeing of the individuals attending the Day Habilitation program according to his/her specific needs and interests, to increase the quality of life for each person by promoting their respective level of independence.


Essential Responsibilities:

1. Implement goals, training, and community inclusion activities as per the individual's Day Habilitation Plan.
2. Work with individuals in groups or individually as assigned.
3. Document individuals' progress daily, or as required.
4. Transport individuals as necessary to programs, activities, appointments, recreational functions, etc. as scheduled or requested by supervisors.
5. Ensure wheelchair-bound individuals are safely and securely strapped and unstrapped in agency vehicles when traveling.
6. Assist individuals in preparing and eating meals.
7. Assist individuals with personal grooming and hygiene (e.g., changing diapers) as needed.
8. Promote socialization and group discussions. Assist the individuals in planning collectively agreed-upon recreational/socialization activities.
9. Promote consumer progress through manipulative fine motor therapy, hygiene, positive self-image, and appropriate demeanor.
10. Other duties as requested by supervisors or agency administration.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to sit, perform repetitive physical and mental activities, have face-to-face and telephone contact with individuals or teams, have telephone conversations, write letters and memos, use electronic mail, meet strict deadlines, work with others in a group or team, and work with external customers or the public. Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. Physical ability to assist individuals as needed, which may include lifting from wheelchairs, bathtubs, beds, etc.


2. Demonstrated ability to interact in a respectful, dignified manner with individuals.


3. Ability to verbally communicate effectively with individuals, staff, and outside agencies to maintain the efficiency operation of the agency business.


4. Demonstrated written skills to adequately perform all required documentation.


5. Ability to follow verbal and written directions of supervisors, program plans, behavior plans, medical/medication instructions, etc.


6. Ability to complete and maintain all training required by licensing or the agency.


7. Demonstrated ability/understanding of basic life safety topics relevant to individuals' well-being (CPR, Danielle's Law, and first aid skills, fire safety, etc.)


8. High School Diploma or GED.

9. Current, valid driver's license with acceptable driver's record from DMV.