Direct Support Professional

The Direct Support Professional will provide individualized care, active treatment, and documentation under professional direction. They will assist residents with daily living activities, provide ongoing interactions, and participate in in-service training courses.

What You Will Do

The job involves supervising, instructing, or assisting residents in activities of daily living, providing individualized care, and participating in housekeeping functions. The Direct Support Professional will also plan and provide guidance in social, recreational, work, and community activities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills, be able to build and maintain relationships with residents, and possess the ability to keep and maintain records with accuracy and completeness.

Requirements

• Ability to conduct and implement functional assessments
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to prepare necessary reports and recording of resident program progress
• Ability to plan and supervise social, recreational and work for residents in an assigned living area
• Ability to assist with day-to-day needs and to record and report observations
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with residents
• Ability to keep and maintain records with accuracy and completeness
• Ability to lift and transfer residents (who typically exceed 50 pounds) utilizing recommendations as listed on the Positioning/Mobility List
• Ability to follow procedures established for safe handling of kitchen equipment, food, and food preparation
• Ability to maintain effective communication with staff and residents, following individual communication profiles
• Ability to implement proper practices and techniques of supervision of residents
• Ability to follow instructions and demonstrate flexibility and initiative with the job responsibilities

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan
• DailyPay
• On the Goga well-being platform
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes