The role of a Senior Direct Support Professional (SDSP) is a full-time position designed to help individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, traumatic brain injuries, or chronic illnesses increase their independence.  An SDSP works one-on-one with clients, onboards new clients to assigned staff, trains new staff with assistance from the Field Coordinator and helps transition clients between DSP assignments.

An SDSP will work a flexible schedule, based on the SDSPs predetermined availability, to ensure clients receive appropriate care every week. An SDSP will work a consistent weekly schedule with shadow sessions worked in. SDSPs will also focus heavily on the development and onboarding of new Ehrnriter Companion and Community Group staff. An SDSP will be working with their Field Coordinator to ensure successful shadows are run with new staff, and that they will be successfully integrated into the field. The SDSP will provide feedback to the Field Coordinator on how shadows went, if they believe the staff will be successful, and on how the client staff pairing will go. 

  
The role of an SDSP is to be an ambassador for ECCG, exemplifying our core values through every interaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior Direct Support Professional’s responsibilities include but may not be limited 

to:

• Meet with clients regularly as scheduled in their homes in addition to providing remote supports
• Onboard new clients and execute transition plans for assignment of field staff
• Support clients through creative, thoughtful, problem-solving 
• Understand and work to follow through with support plan goals  
• Assist clients in planning and structuring time together  
• Timely completion of documentation of activities and progress as directed by supervisor  
• Clear and professional communication with clients, supervisors, and members of the support team  
• Transporting clients as needed throughout the community for appointments and activities

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent   
• 2+ years of customer service experience 
• Minimum of 6 months experience in the direct services field
• Minimum availability of 30 hours per week
• Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle that is well maintained  
• Ability to pass a criminal background check  
• Ability to pass and maintain required training for DHS compliance such as CPR/First aid and HIPAA  
• Strong preference for candidates with experience working with individuals with brain injury, developmental disabilities, or severe and persistent mental health conditions. 

Essential Functions

• Occasionally move up to 20lbs for various client needs.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 75% of the session
• Frequently move within and about the clients’ residence and/or community, including ascending/descending stairs or ladders.
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Frequently, and throughout the session, verbally communicate with clients
• Ability to view clients in-person throughout sessions