Part-Time Direct Support Professional: Vocational Day Program

Vocational Day Program Direct Support Professional

We are hiring a dedicated and caring part-time Direct Support Professional to join our Vocational Day Program team in Colmar, PA!

In our vocational day program, direct support professionals support the program attendees with developing soft skills that will help them further develop their job skills and move towards competitive employment! Our quality-focused staff support individuals with intellectual disabilities in being active and valued members of the community by building skills, promoting wellbeing and personal growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Work Schedule: 25 hours per week Monday-Friday 9:30AM-2:30PM

Functions of the Direct Support Professional

• Provide reliable, consistent support to individuals in the day program.
• Support individuals in their daily routines, including personal care and meals.
• Follow individualized support, behavioral, and health plans to ensure each person's safety, wellbeing, and personal goals.
• Encourage independence, skill-building, and participation in meaningful activities such as learning, recreation, volunteering, and community engagement.
• Create a positive, respectful, and supportive environment that promotes dignity, self-expression, and personal choice.
• Assist with transportation to and from programs and community activities.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet individual needs.
• Observe, document, and communicate important information about progress, behaviors, or incidents in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicate professionally with individuals, families, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Represent the organization's values through respectful conduct and ethical decision-making.