Care Professionals

Direct Service Professional

The Direct Service Professional will provide direct assistance and supervision to adults living with physical and intellectual disabilities in the home or community settings. The primary responsibilities include the provision of a safe environment and meet the emotional and personal needs of the participant. The Direct Service professional should have knowledge of mental health diagnosis, therapeutic relationship processes and individualized support plans. The Direct Service professional will promote the participants freedom of choice, rights, independence and help them build personal and community living skills.

– Proven experience as a Direct Service Professional or Therapeutic Staff support – Knowledge of behavioral health and mental health diagnosis – In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines – A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills – Responsible and compassionate with people with Intellectual Disabilities – Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills – Excellent problem-solving skills – Observe and monitor the Participants safety – Assist the Participant in making safe decisions while engaging in community activities – Provide detailed and accurate documentation of the Participant's behavior in the medical record – Maintain a working knowledge of the Participant's Individualized Service Plan to provide effective support of the individual – Assist the Participant in maintaining their well-being, personal hygiene and maintain their home environment – Maintain effective communication with the ODP Program Director and Coordinator as applicable – Provide guidance to the Participant in keeping with medical appointments, employment and daily community activities according to the Individualized Support Plan goals – Participate in the Individualized Service Plan multi-system planning meetings – Maintain and participate in ODP annual training and regulatory requirements – Engage the participant in community activities while keeping them safe

– Experience working with Intellectual Disability Participants