Full-time Evening Direct Support Professional

Job description

Description Under the general direction of Resident Manager, the Direct Support Professional will provide direct care to the individuals we serve in such a manner that will promote independence and individuality. Provide person-centered support to aid individuals in building life skills lifelong. Represent the Agency by promoting and modeling the mission and core values of the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Home. Essential Functions: · Know, understand and follow the NADSP Code of Ethics. · Recognize, prevent, and Report Abuse. · Support individuals’ unique capacities, personalities, and potential. · Advocate with and help individuals to self-advocate. · Support individuals’ emotional, physical, and personal well-being. · Respect the human dignity and uniqueness of each individual. · Assist individuals to achieve and exceed their personal goals. · Demonstrate the ability to support positive behavior. · Demonstrates teamwork with the individual, co-workers, and families in implementing positive behavioral support strategies, consistent with available behavioral support plans. · Support the individuals by providing a comfortable, functional, and positive environment. · Provide structure...