DSA - Direct Support Aide

Loveland Center, Inc. Equality Through Opportunity

$250.00 SIGN ON BONUS

Job Title : Direct Support Aide.

EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY :

• Provide the expertise, knowledge, skills necessary to supervise the Loveland Center participants at the program and / or in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS :

DESCRIPTION :

Using a curriculum, following a schedule, supporting, encouraging and empowering participants to reach their  goals through hands-on Practical Skills Training as they apply to everyday life. Services are to be provided on campus as well as in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that would normally be met by a DSP to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, a DSP is regularly required to talk, hear and see; frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands. The DSP is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; as well as stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and may be required to lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that a DSP would encounter while performing the essential functions of their jobs. Primarily, a DSP is subject to indoor conditions and subject to low to moderate noise levels with periodic disruptions in routine and is also subject to various outdoor settings. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT REMAINS ON AN “AT-WILL” BASIS.

This Job Description does not constitute a written or implied contract and may be changed as the business needs of Loveland Center, Inc. arise.