Direct Support Professional

Purpose

Provide support, assistance and supervision to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to live valued lives in the community.

• Successfully complete pre-employment background and drug screening.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with all necessary endorsements and a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (if required by work location).
• Minimum one year of experience working in the human service field (if required by work location).
• Must be able to report any suspected abuse or violations of an individual's rights, as mandated reporters.

• Provides support, assistance and supervision to meet the needs and goals of individuals according to their plans.
• Ensures that each individual's training, behavior and support programs are implemented and documented in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensures the health, safety and well-being of the individuals are protected at all times.
• Provides a positive, reinforcing environment that promotes independence and choice.
• Follows positioning schedules and uses proper equipment and assistive devices per plan.
• Provides appropriate level of assistance for diet, texture and equipment.
• Ensures all homes, outside areas and vehicles are well maintained and organized.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Sunrise is a Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment. A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit to such screening, will result in a withdrawal of the conditional job offer.

Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters and must report any instances of abuse, neglect or exploitation that they observe.

Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates applying for this role must complete a Level 2 Background Screening. For more information on Florida’s screening requirements, including exemption procedures and disqualifying offenses, please review the AHCA Background Check Resource:

This position will remain open until filled.