Direct Support Professional - Jaffrey, NH

Job Description

Job Description

$17.85/Hour - Part-time, flexible, up to 18 hours a week

Monadnock Developmental Services is seeking a qualified applicant for a Part Time DSP position in the Jaffrey, NH area. Monday through Thursday, 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM are ideal hours. Position and schedule are flexible to accept less hours per week.

Direct Support Professionals responsibilities:

• Provide transportation for all community, day support, and services (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Support and supervise all community outings and events
• Assist with daily exercise
• Assist in the development of all Activities of Daily Living skills and encourage client to increase independence
• Implement all the client's goals; assist with finding new ways to achieve his exercise
• Notify the service coordinator of any significant changes regarding the client's health
• Comply with all state certification regulations
• Support the client to build and maintain relationships
• Aid in the removal of barriers preventing a person with a disability to reach their goals

Position requirements:

• Ability to provide prompts, supports, physical and verbal cueing as needed
• Possess good professional boundaries; can redirect when necessary
• Willingness to transport the client to necessary locations for their goals such as: volunteer job, personal training, community activities
• Understanding and adherence to state certification regulations
• Ability to work collaboratively with the client, their family, and their service coordinator
• **Training will be provided in all applicable areas for each program*
• Individual enjoys: working his volunteer jobs, exploring new places, bowling, going out to lunch

Pre-employment Background Check Requirements: Criminal records, motor vehicle record, Bureau of Adult and Aging Services (BAAS), Division of Child, Youth and Families (DCYF), Office of Inspector General (OIG)