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Direct Support ProfessionalNick’s Community • Torrance, CA, US
Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

Nick’s Community • Torrance, CA, US
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Definition :

  • Under the direct supervision of the Program Director, the Direct Support Professionals, (DSP) provide individualized services in the facility, community, and vocational settings.
  • DSPs collect data and summarize data on observable client behaviors.

Essential Job Functions :

  • Essential functions may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.
  • This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
  • Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Conducts daily facility and community sessions
  • Direct staff will be part of a team, that works through a tailored program that addresses the client’s specific strengths and weaknesses for the following areas : communication, life skills, community safety skills, vocational training, job coaching, self-help, and social interactions
  • Collects data and records client’s progress notes
  • Reviews data with Program Director and reports concerns
  • Attends staff meetings to discuss new protocols facility functions
  • Teaches language and communication skills through behavior modification and positive reinforcement techniques
  • Receives ongoing training through regular overlaps with the case Program Director Minimum Qualifications :
  • High School diploma
  • Must have CA Driver's License and willingness to drive as needed
  • Ability to work full time 30 hours per week between, 8 : 30 a.m. and 2 : 30 p.m.
  • Monday-Friday

  • Experience with adults or children with developmental or intellectual disabilities  Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics :
  • Ability to work with adults diagnosed with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
  • Ability to work with a variety of computer software programs
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Ability to work with enthusiasm and professionalism
  • Ability to demonstrate a patient, receptive, and understanding attitude toward clients, remaining calm under stressful conditions.
  • Experience working with adults diagnosed with intellectual or developmental disabilities is a plus
  • Experience teaching functional communication and social skills is a plus Work Environment : This position will require staff to work in the community, vocational, and facility environments; routinely takes paper data and uses office equipment such as computers, tablets, phones.
  • The position also includes the use of kitchen equipment and assisting client at a vocational location.  Physical Demands :

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Direct Support Professionals work both indoors and outdoors, in direct contact with clients, the public, and with minimum guidance from supervisor.

  • Walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, twisting, reaching above the head, bending, and carrying up to 50 pounds
  • Work may involve using public transportation
  • Diligently attending to the safety of the clients and surroundings is required
  • Quick and sudden movements may be required
  • Sustained physical exertion may be required.  Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :
  • Direct Support Professional’s 30 hours per week between 8 : 30 a.m. and 2 : 30 p.m.
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