Community Direct Support Professional

Position Summary

Essential Functions

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Confidence in interaction with individuals of all ages and with a variety of disabilities.
• Ability to learn and understand applied behavior analysis principles and apply them to various situations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to work independently and within a team atmosphere.
• Ability to be flexible in all areas.
• Resourceful in accomplishing tasks and directives.
• Provide support without fostering dependence.
• Make defendable, common sense decisions.

Required Education

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license and good driving record, as well as proof of current auto insurance is required.
• Must have dependable transportation with functioning heat and air conditioning systems and fully functioning seat belts for safety.
• Must pass all required federal, state and agency required background checks.
• Obtain and maintain all required training, including but not limited to, CPI Association requirements for physical intervention, CPR, First Aid Training, Medication Administration, ABA principals and implementation techniques in accordance with CSS policy.
• Prefer one (1) year experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Physical Requirements

• All employees should possess the ability to:
• Lift 50 pounds or more on a repeated basis as required.
• Potentially bend, stoop, kneel, and twist repeatedly.
• Operate any required equipment with good dexterity.
• Traverse changing terrain.
• Periodically alternate between standing, sitting, and walking.
• This is a Part Time position.