Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

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