Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Companion Support Staff is responsible for providing direct support to individuals with intellectual disabilities in both home and community settings, in accordance with Helping Hands' policies and procedures.

• Companion Support: Provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, assisting them in the achievement of personal goals and outcomes.
• Community Life Plan Implementation: Assist in the implementation of each individual’s Community Life Plan, ensuring services and activities are consistent with their personal preferences and goals.
• Recreational and Community Outings: Accompany individuals on recreational, social, and community outings, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Engagement in Leisure Activities: Facilitate and engage individuals in a variety of leisure activities such as arts, crafts, games, and other meaningful interactions in the home setting.
• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Provide general assistance to individuals in their home and/or community setting to implement activities of daily living, including personal care, meal preparation, and housekeeping.
• Documentation: Complete accurate and timely documentation related to client interactions, progress, and activities in accordance with company policies.
• Communication and Reporting: Maintain open lines of communication with supervisory staff, addressing individual concerns, reporting progress, and attending staff meetings (virtual and/or in-person) as required.
• Crisis Response: Follow supervisor instructions in the event of a crisis, ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals in care.
• Model Professionalism: Serve as a role model by demonstrating appropriate language, dress, and behavior in line with the professional standards expected by Helping Hands.
• Training and Development: Complete mandatory annual training relevant to Human Services (training may be completed online or virtually).
• Additional Duties: Assume additional responsibilities as required by supervisory staff.

Transportation:

• Transport individuals in a personal vehicle or agency vehicle, as needed, in accordance with established safety guidelines.
• Ensure realistic and flexible time management when transporting individuals—avoid imposing unrealistic time constraints.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and insured personal vehicle.
• Must have the ability to meet transportation requirements as outlined in the job duties.
• Must successfully complete any additional training as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Helping Hands is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, or any other protected characteristic is strictly prohibited in all aspects of employment.

Company DescriptionWe are an agency dedicated to providing support for individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. Our services include assistance both in the home and within the community, helping individuals lead fulfilling, independent lives.

Company Description

We are an agency dedicated to providing support for individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. Our services include assistance both in the home and within the community, helping individuals lead fulfilling, independent lives.