Respite Provider - Onsite - The Summit Center : Job Details

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: An On-Site Direct Support Professional must be able to consistently and successfully perform all essential functions of the position.

• Ensures that the individuals supported are provided person centered programming and are encouraged and supported in making their own decisions to the greatest extent possible.
• Ensures that individuals are offered opportunities to participate in their community to the greatest extent possible and in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs.
• Provides respite services to families/caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Complies with agency Incident Reporting Policies and Procedures.
• Manages Behavioral Challenges of individuals served.
• Safely transports individuals receiving services to and from program locations.

Pay: $18.00 per hour

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma required AND six months combined work, volunteer, internship and/or applicable training and education with people with developmental disabilities.

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals.
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.