DS Professional chez Pueblo Diversified Industries Inc

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.