Direct Support Pro Job at Brockton Area ARC Inc, Brockton, MA

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  • Brockton Area ARC Inc
  • Brockton, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

AWC Direct Support Professional responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with resident developmental goals
  • Supporting residents while maintaining a healthy and safe environment
  • Assisting residents with daily living skills
  • Endear individuals with some of your hobbies and past-times: fishing, music, crafts, movies, fitness, and cooking, to name a few.
Job brief

We are looking for a Direct Support Professional to join our team to assist individuals with disabilities in learning, growing and becoming more independent. If you enjoy interacting with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and supporting their clinical teams and families, we’d like to meet with you.

Direct Support Professional responsibilities include exhibiting compassion, supporting residents, and ensuring a safe environment. They foster independence and personal choice by guiding individuals in acquiring necessary skills, such as social behavior or interpersonal competence so individuals have greater self-reliance in their day-to-day lives and share some of what they love with another person.

Responsibilities
  • Assist individuals with disabilities with their daily living activities.
  • Encourage community participation
  • Transport and accompany individuals to appointments, outings, and shopping.
Requirements and skills
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, sit, and walk for periods of time
  • Successful clearance of background checks
  • CPR/First Aid training (Preferred)
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Frequently asked questionsWhat does an AWC Direct Support Professional do?

Direct Support Professionals work directly with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Day-to-day, they assist individuals with daily activities like meal planning, cooking, planning outings, and community integration.

What are the duties and responsibilities of an AWC Direct Support Professional?

Direct Support Professionals provide support, encouragement, and a safe environment that fosters independent living. This can include helping individuals with life activities and transporting them to appointments and activities.

What makes a good AWC Direct Support Professional?

A Direct Support Professional should be caring, supportive, and empowering. Other helpful skills include redirecting behaviors, being a positive role model, being detail-oriented, and promoting self-advocacy.

Who does an AWC Direct Support Professional work with?

Direct Support Professionals work with clinical teams and administrators. This includes cognitive-behavioral therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, nutritional therapists, and clinical therapists.

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