Direct Support Professional - Empower Independence

FreshDirect LLC; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hope Services in Pittsburg, Kansas, is seeking Direct Support Staff to assist intellectually and developmentally disabled adults. The role focuses on empowering clients to live independently within their community, providing daily living support and supervision in residential and community settings.

The organization emphasizes promoting independence, personal health, and community inclusion through direct care, meal planning, activities, and ongoing documentation of progress and needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist individuals with personal independence, encouraging positive productivity in the community and for workplace, and promoting community inclusion and integration.
• Supervise and assist individuals in the daily maintenance and cleaning of their home and work environment.
• Supervise and assist individuals with meal planning, preparation, and shopping and money management.
• Record and report all pertinent information.
• Assist/supervise/monitor person during preparation and clean up of meals.
• Participate in direct care of all persons to maintain good physical and mental health.
• Schedule a variety of activities to motivate participation by consumer.

Job description

New Hope Services in Pittsburg, Kansas, is seeking Direct Support Staff to assist intellectually and developmentally disabled adults. The role focuses on empowering clients to live independently within their community, providing daily living support and supervision in residential and community settings.

The organization emphasizes promoting independence, personal health, and community inclusion through direct care, meal planning, activities, and ongoing documentation of progress and needs.