Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professionals help individuals with disabilities by promoting independence and community participation through training in daily living skills. Responsibilities include assisting consumers to develop strategies, supporting self-advocacy, safeguarding privacy and confidentiality, upholding human and civil rights, using effective communication to build rapport, and collaborating with the support team to implement individualized plans that reflect participant preferences and needs. The role involves promoting consumer partnership in designing supports and assisting in reviewing outcomes, with a work environment of 10% office and 90% community/residential settings. Reports to the Director, Program Coordinator, and Team Lead.