Direct Support Professional

Core Dynamics; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A caregiving services provider in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Direct Support Professional responsible for aiding individuals with developmental disabilities. The role requires implementing intervention strategies, providing therapy, and ensuring the safety of consumers. Candidates must have experience working with such individuals, hold a High School diploma or GED, and be CPR and First Aid certified. Flexible hours including evenings and weekends are expected.

Qualifications

• One year’s experience working with persons with developmental disabilities.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess CPR and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Implement program intervention strategies.
• Provide group and individual therapy.
• Complete written documentation as directed.

Skills

Experience with developmental disabilities

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional Job Description

Responsible to: The Direct Service staff answers directly to the administrator or designee or their assigned QIDP.

Work Hours: Typically, Monday through Friday. Hours vary depending on participant needs. May involve evening hours and weekend hours. May include services delivered in the community as well as in the participant’s home.

Specific Duties

• Goes through Orientation and Training Program.
• Implements program intervention strategies plans as written.
• Takes, records, and monitors data.
• Provides group and individual therapy.
• Meets regularly to receive training on the program and procedures to be followed, and to review therapy provided.
• Provides transportation services as needed.
• Prepares equipment and materials needed for implementation of developmental intervention strategies.
• Completes written documentation as directed.
• Ensures safety of consumers.
• Adheres to all company standards, policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Conditions

Position requires that employee possess a safe driving record and an Idaho Driver’s License. Must be able to lift participants as needed, physically assist in activities of daily living, pull and push a wheelchair, get in and out of the homes of participants. Must be able to make observations of non‑verbal behavior and check tasks and activities for completeness. Perform all activities of daily living that are taught.

Qualifications

• Preferred – One year’s experience working with persons with developmental disabilities, in a developmental disabilities program.
• Be 18 years of age.
• Must possess a High School diploma or GED or demonstrate competency with paperwork responsibilities.
• Must be CPR and First Aid certified.
• Be free from communicable diseases.
• Assist medication certification in order to assist with medication.
• Have met all training requirements as outlined in 16.04.17.204 of rules.