Direct Support Staff (Dss)

Qualifications:

At least a High School Diploma or GED At least 18 years of age

Must have a valid driver's license, insurance, registration and an inspection sticker for their car All direct support staff must successfully complete agency training

Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling,

reaching, and walking for long periods of time.

Job Description:

The Direct Support Staff will:

• Provide for overall safety and health of the

• Follow all ASC personnel policies.

• Work all assigned shifts.

• Attend mandatory meetings.

• Implement the daily client schedule that is based upon the individual client

• Implement behavior support programs that are individualized for each

• Provide transportation for clients as needed.

• Complete all documentation in a timely and accurate

• Implement Crisis Intervention Procedures as needed.

• Complete all assigned duties.

• Guide, teach and assist clients in skill development and community

• Use augmentative communication device or other appropriate means of

• Participate in community activities with clients and teach appropriate social

• Represent ASC appropriately while in the community during work

• Be role models of acceptable behaviors for all

• Reasonably react to crises and incidents.

• Provide CPR and First Aid, when needed.

• Follow through with all job requirements and instructions given by a

• Complete other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

• Obtain and maintain AMAP certification as assigned. Once certified, administer medications as assigned and in accordance with training provided.