Description We are seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide the people we serve a life that allows for personal dignity, respect, choice and opportunity. If you thrive on building relationships and have a strong commitment to supporting others, this is the job for you! Under the supervision of the Day Services Manager, this position provides personal care, training, supervision, and assessment to the individuals we serve as prescribed in Person-Centered Support Plans (PCSP) and agency policies. This position is non-exempt and has no supervisory responsibilities. Specific duties are: • Provides care and reports progress on a daily basis and as required by the PCSP • Attend to the personal needs of each client in a timely and efficient manner. Such duties include: feeding, restroom needs, dressing, medication administration, and first aid needs. • Assist clients in maintaining a healthy living environment by following processes in place for any facility or vehicle maintenance and addressing safety concerns • Transportation of clients via motor vehicle or assists with arranging public transportation. • Assist clients to develop their social and communication skills while encouraging community integration. • Constructively communicate inter-departmentally to ensure service delivery to clients. • Participates as an active and contributing member of client's Person-Centered Support Plan team. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Required: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, graduated high school or have a GED. Preferred: One year of experience in the IDD field. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Required: Valid and Current Driver's License is required for all positions. Preferred: n/a COMMUNICATION Ability to partner with various levels of staff and persons served. Have a moderate level of written and oral communication skills. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and to inside wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals as used in cleaning, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.