Direct Support Staff

Make a real difference! Help individuals with intellectual disabilities live safer, happier, more independent lives through personalized support. Get hands-on experience for students pursuing nursing, teaching, special ED, psychology, social work etc.!

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assisting individuals in performing daily activities (i.e., grooming, eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, housekeeping), while promoting the achievement of maximum independence.
• Educating and supporting individuals in all self-help skills, as well as skills deemed significant by the individual and his/her Interdisciplinary Team (IDT);
• Assistance with medications and performance of Nurse-delegated tasks.
• Supervision of individual’s safety and security.
• Advocating for individual’s rights and assisting individuals in attaining their goals.
• Promoting positive self-concept through encouragement and positive reinforcement.

Skills and Requirements

• Positive interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Good written skills
• 18 years of age
• Valid Driver’s License
• HS Diploma or Equivalent