Direct Support Professional

Job description

A Direct Support Professional works with clients in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan, which deal with day-to-day and independent living skills, are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic services, the Direct Support Professional is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client's health and safety. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Responsible for day by day care of the clients in the program including supervision of personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation. - Develop, supervise and run activity sessions - Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities - May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients. - Accompany the client to medical, social or other necessary appointments - Shares their experience and observation of the client under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues - May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their divisi...