Direct Support Professional

Job Description

The primary duties of this position are as follows: Supervise individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities during activities, breaks, lunch, and leisure on campus and the community.

Responsibilities

Provides individual or group instruction to teach techniques and skills.

Adapts materials and techniques to assist individuals in meeting goals or completing tasks.

Monitors the performance of each individual to ensure compliance with procedures and safety regulations and to note behavior deviations.

Examines completed assigned tasks visually and individually, to verify adherence to specifications. Re‑trains individuals as needed to ensure specifications are met.

Reassigns individual to simpler tasks when an individual cannot perform assigned tasks, or to tasks containing higher degrees of complexity as the level of competence is reached.

Provides supervision to individuals at all times and ensures ample supervision in the community and on campus. Individuals are to be monitored at all times.

Implements individual goal plans and behavior programs. Monitors progress toward goals and reports to Program Manager quarterly or as indicated on plan.

Will use behavior management techniques, which include verbal praise and gestures to reinforce positive behaviors. Ignores certain behaviors when appropriate.

Assesses the needs, strengths, and preferences of individuals.

Writes individual training plans and amends as appropriate.

Provide daily and monthly documentation that is accurate and clearly written.

Qualifications

No college diploma required

Employees encouraged to apply regardless of disabilities

Benefits

Benefits available for full‑time employees

Location

3523 Nevin Road, Charlotte, NC 28269

Schedule

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Weekends

Salary

14.46 to 15.00 per hour

Visa Sponsorship

No

Remote Work

No

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