Position Title: Direct Support Professional
Program Assignment: Supported Living
Immediate Supervisor: Supported Living Supervisor
Minimum Qualifications: Abilities judged to be adequate for the successful provision of necessary
support to people with disabilities. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high
school diploma or GED. The ability to communicate clearly in oral and written forms to
provide necessary support and produce a variety of documentation that meets or exceeds state
and agency standards.
Other Qualifications: A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record may be required from a risk management perspective.
The physical ability to assist in lifting consumers may be required for some assignments.
Position Summary: Responsible for working directly with individuals served at the assigned
worksite(s) and providing the personal assistance and supervision required for individuals served
to improve and maintain quality of life as outlined in Individual Service Plans (ISPs).
Responsible for actively supporting individuals in all aspects of service provision in their homes
and communities.
Primary Responsibilities
A. Service Provision
1. Maintains up-to-date, working knowledge of all ISPs and all related service documents.
Implements all services as outlined in ISPs and related service documents.
2. Implements behavior and medical care plans safely and effectively. These plans may include
physical interventions such as restraints.
3. Completes required worksite and classroom training according to established agency
timelines. Attends staff meetings.
4. Makes recommendations to improve services based on firsthand knowledge acquired
through the implementation of ISPs and experience with the individuals served.
5. Establishes positive relationships with individuals served and with external stakeholders as
indicated by quality communication, commitment to individual rights and responsibilities,
appropriate interactions, and the ability to create a balanced relationship with clear boundaries
that allows for relating on fundamental levels.
6. Responsible for diligent monitoring and reporting of the physical and mental health of
individuals served including any health changes and out-of-the-ordinary occurrences.
7. Keeps supervisor informed of important incidents, plans, and issues concerning individuals
served.
8. Completes worksite-specific expectations according to training, direction from supervisor,
and agency standards.
9. Acts as an advocate for individuals served.
10. Strictly adheres to confidentiality guidelines.
B. Documentation
1. Responsible for writing progress notes for each shift worked that meet or exceed agency and
state standards and meet established timelines.
2. Responsible for completing all applicable documentation according to agency standards and
timelines connected to service provision for all shifts worked. This includes, but is not
limited to: medication administration, finances of individuals served, incident reports,
communications with stakeholders, scheduling matters, and shift checklists.
3. Responsible for making all corrections to documentation as directed by the supervisor.
Secondary Responsibilities
1. Attends medical, psychiatric, and dental appointments with individuals as needed and
properly documents each appointment.
2. Will be required to transport/accompany individuals served in the community as needed.
3. Maintains and/or assists with the financial records for the consumers and the work site where
applicable.
4. May be required to assist with training other staff members.