Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

Provides, promotes and assists consumers with training and support to maximize their potential through gainful employment and meaningful activities.

Essential Functions :

• Assists consumers in the development of and participation in meaningful community activities, both vocational and recreational.
• Facilitates and promotes opportunities and environments for consumers' personal growth and relationship building.
• Ensures implementation and documentation of the Individual Service Plan (ISP) as required and as directed.
• Serves as a role model for consumers and community members in terms of attitude, interactions, work performance, and personal care.
• Represents self, consumers, program, and agency in a positive manner with community employers, volunteer site supervisors, area agency representatives, guardians, other team members, and any other members of the community.
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment at all times, including assistance with personal care, in compliance with agency safety policies.
• Learns, understands, and observes Client's Rights, behavior management guidelines, and the SCS employee manual.
• Respects the confidentiality of all consumers and staff.
• Attends training for professional growth and development as required or assigned by supervisor.
• Performs other duties on an as needed or emergency basis as requested or assigned by supervisor.
• Flexible hours to include some evening or weekend times.

Competencies :

Desired Qualifications :

Company Description

Founded in 1965, Southwestern Community Services (SCS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families in Cheshire and Sullivan counties of New Hampshire. As one of the state's five Community Action Agencies, SCS collaborates with local communities to provide resources, programs, and services that promote self-sufficiency and improve quality of life.

SCS offers a diverse range of services, including energy assistance, affordable housing, early childhood education through Head Start, workforce development, transportation, and emergency support. By addressing immediate needs and fostering long-term solutions, SCS helps individuals and families overcome challenges and build a path toward a brighter future.

Guided by a vision where poverty is never accepted as a permanent condition, SCS remains committed to its mission of providing direct assistance, reducing stressors, and advocating for those in need. Through partnerships and community collaboration, SCS continues to make a positive impact in the lives of its neighbors.

Company Description

Founded in 1965, Southwestern Community Services (SCS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families in Cheshire and Sullivan counties of New Hampshire. As one of the state's five Community Action Agencies, SCS collaborates with local communities to provide resources, programs, and services that promote self-sufficiency and improve quality of life.\r\n\r\nSCS offers a diverse range of services, including energy assistance, affordable housing, early childhood education through Head Start, workforce development, transportation, and emergency support. By addressing immediate needs and fostering long-term solutions, SCS helps individuals and families overcome challenges and build a path toward a brighter future.\r\n\r\nGuided by a vision where poverty is never accepted as a permanent condition, SCS remains committed to its mission of providing direct assistance, reducing stressors, and advocating for those in need. Through partnerships and community collaboration, SCS continues to make a positive impact in the lives of its neighbors.