About

• Description
• Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DS Professional)
• Employee Category: Non-Exempt, Full-time

• Key Responsibilities
• Program Assignments
• Follow program goals and guidelines; complete required training.
• Submit evaluations on time; work with the Assistant Director to ensure best practices.
• Individual Care & Support
• Support ADLs: bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene, toileting.
• Assist with functional mobility, safe transfers, and medication routines.
• Provide one-to-one lavatory assistance and maintain cleanliness.
• Individual & Group Management
• Facilitate daily activities, enrichment, and person-centered support.
• Lead and document services for assigned groups; support social skills, goals, and participation.
• Assist with adaptive equipment and flexible scheduling.
• Service Billing & Tracking
• Complete daily service notes and attendance tracking in the database.
• Community Liaison
• Build community relationships; help individuals engage with their community.
• Represent PDI professionally in all interactions.
• Vocational Program
• Teach job skills; explore interests and abilities for employment.
• Provide tools, materials, and ongoing employment coaching.
• Coordinate prevocational training and conduct community-based assessments (CBSAs).
• Assist with job applications, interviews, and DVR referrals.
• Identify volunteer opportunities and transport individuals to sites.
• Manage lunchroom once per week; clock individuals accurately and use correct job codes.
• Follow driving policies for vocational program activities.
• Arrival, Departure, and Traffic Control
• Supervise pick-up and drop-off areas; assist individuals in and out of vehicles.
• Communicate departure times to staff.
• Restroom & Lunchroom Assistance
• Support personal care and laundering of soiled items.
• Prepare, serve, and supervise lunch; ensure safety and proper behavior.
• Day Habilitation
• Facilitate activities to maintain and improve skills.
• Engage individuals throughout the day and track progress.
• Supported Living & Community Connections
• Transport and supervise individuals to off-site activities.
• Activities may include recreation, skill-building, socialization, physical fitness, and money management.
• Work hours vary based on individual needs; follow policies to be an authorized driver.
• Additional
• Culture Index Survey will be sent after applying.

• Requirements
• Supervisory Responsibilities
• None.
• Minimum Requirements
• Must be 21+ years old.
• Pass pre-hire and random drug/background screenings.
• Computer-literate with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Complete and pass First Aid, CPR, and other required training.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance required if driving on company business.
• Education & Experience
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Vocational Certification
• Skills & Abilities
• Language: Read and interpret safety rules, procedures, write reports, and communicate effectively.
• Math: Basic operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Computer: Moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office, Internet, communications systems; assistive technology knowledge desirable.
• Reasoning: Apply common sense, follow instructions, and solve problems with multiple variables.
• Work Environment
• Various settings: PDI facilities, community businesses, and residences.
• Exposure to harsh weather and moderate to elevated noise levels.
• Reasonable accommodations provided for disabilities.
• Position Type & Hours
• Full-time, non-exempt (40 hours/week).
• Unpaid 30-minute meal period daily.
• Day Program/Vocational: 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday–Friday; may include evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Supported Community Connections/Living: Based on individual service requests; may include evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Physical Demands
• Lift/move up to 25 lbs regularly, up to 50 lbs rarely, up to 100 lbs very rarely with an assistive device.
• Requires vision, hearing, talking, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling.
• Occasionally respond to unpredictable behavior.
• Travel
• No out-of-town travel.
• Some local travel, depending on program assignment.
• Other Duties
• Job description may change; not all duties listed.