Direct Support Professional- Sierra Vista

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position provides support and training, including but not limited to, emotional support, physical support and monitoring and

development of life skills through training programs, all leading to increased independence and participation in community life for persons

with developmental disabilities and/or other related disorders.

• Provides assistance to person(s) served in order to promote their physical, social, and psychological well being

• Interacts frequently and positively with person(s) served and support staff to promote the rights of the person(s) served to achieve an

enhanced quality of life.

• Follow agency procedures to promote optimum health care and behavioral supports to maintain the well being of person(s) served.

• Follow agency procedures to promote optimum safety practices to provide a safe environment.

• Complete all documentation as required to ensure quality services

• Other duties as assigned

Education: High school diploma or GED. Exceptions to educational requirements must comply with state law and regulations.

Qualifications: Experience in providing services and supports to individuals with mental retardation, developmental disabilities, or related

disorders preferred.

• Minimum age requirement is 18 years.

• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, as defined by Beyond Borders vehicle policy

• Must meet all agency requirements for pre-employment as required by Beyond Borders and/or State regulations

• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company

• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team

• Capable of working responsibly with highly confidential information

TRAVEL BETWEEN JOB SITES

• Physical demands: Must be able to utilize proper body mechanics while lifting up to 75 pounds, must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull

reach, sit, and walk for periods of time. Must have fine vision, sustained vision and peripheral vision. Must possess sufficient eye/hand

coordination to operate office, adaptive, and household equipment.

• Work environment: Light and ventilation as found in typical home or office setting. Hazards may exist if the employee fails to use proper

body mechanics when lifting or transporting an individual or item. If vehicles are not operated safely, or if proper techniques are not used

when intervening with individuals. The possibility of blood borne pathogens exists if universal precautions are not followed.