Maryland, Aberdeen · United States
JOB DESCRIPTION
Direct Support Professional/Day Services
Virtuous strives to offer a community that promotes self-respect, independence, and improves the quality of life for adults with differing abilities. Each employee is required to present themselves at all times in a manner that is conducive to the mission and vision of Virtuous Inc. Staff are required to perform the following duties at minimal.
Primary responsibility is to assist persons with disabilities with support, engaging him/her, and remaining actively involved and ensuring all programs and activities are carried out for the benefit of the individual in the community.Provide supervision and training to adults with intellectual disabilities to promote each person's growth toward his/her highest potential while adhering to the individual plan.Encourage persons served to do as much as possible for themselves to realize his/her goals.If requested, communicate with other service providers concerning the progress of the individual served.Assist with the development of independent living skills such as mobility, budgeting, community integration, accessing community resources and personal hygiene. Provide monitoring as indicated in the individual plan.Complete appropriate reports and records.Use only approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations where an immediate health and/or safety concern is present.Contribute to an atmosphere that is positive, enthusiastic, responsible, and courteous. Treats individuals serviced with dignity and respect at all time.Work cooperatively with others including families, staff, administrators, co-workers, community professionals, customers, neighbors, vendors and the public at large.Refrain from conducting personal business while on schedule. Act as a positive role model to persons served. Assumes other duties, responsibilities as needed and as agreed upon by management Monday - Friday 8am-4pm
40 hours per week
Compensation details: 18-21 Hourly Wage
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