Direct Support Professional (Social and 24-Hour Residential Supports)

Job Summary

As a Support Specialist at WCI, you will provide direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential settings. You will help individuals live meaningful lives by promoting independence, supporting daily routines, and encouraging community involvement.

Essential Functions:

• Support individuals in making choices, taking reasonable risks, and assuming responsibility consistent with person-centered plans.
• Assist with daily living activities (health, safety, personal care, meal prep, household tasks) while optimizing independence.
• Encourage community participation; coordinate accessible transportation and activities; foster natural relationships and social inclusion.
• Implement instructional strategies (incidental teaching, task analyses) to increase independence and generalization of skills.
• Complete accurate documentation (daily logs, incident reports, ISP data) and maintain confidentiality.
• Administer medications per MAP certification and WCI policy (where required).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and visually accessible home environment (e.g., visual alarms/alerts, lighting, sightlines).
• Attend staff meetings and trainings; maintain required certifications (First Aid, CPR, PABC, MAP as needed).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods throughout the day, including stairs. Must be able to physically complete the evacuation plan whilesupporting Individuals.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 lbs (e.g., files, supplies, groceries)
• Occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs (e.g., assisting with transfers, repositioning individuals, crisis prevention, pushing individuals in wheelchairs, using Hoyer lifts)
• Ability to provide hands-on support for personal care as needed per individual support plans (e.g., showering, toileting, assistance with eating)
• Ability to perform basic household tasks related to program operations (e.g., meal preparation, laundry, routine household cleaning, snow shoveling)
• Ability to operate or ride in a vehicle; driving is a requirement for most positions and includes driving agency vans, including wheelchair vans, or personal vehicles
• Ability to secure wheelchairs and assistive devices as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience in human services preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.
• MAP certification (or ability to obtain)
• First Aid/CPR, PABC certifications required.
• Experience with behavioral challenges, or health needs preferred
• Basic computer skills for documentation and communication