Adrienne SmithWhat Does a Direct Support Professional Do?
Direct support professionals provide support for people who are disabled. They coach patients to help them become independent and productive members of society. Direct support professionals may provide assistance for patients in the comfort of their homes, school, work, or other venues.
Direct Support Professional Job Overview
In the direct support professional role, you will be responsible for assisting patients with everyday activities depending on your clients’ needs. A key element to this role is actively establishing a safe and positive environment that helps with the clients’ goals and objectives. Success in this role will be demonstrated by the ability of patients to function at a high level within the context of their disabilities.
Direct Support Professional Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Improves the lives of patients with formative, physical, or mental disabilities
- Assists patients and responds to their needs
- Performs housekeeping chores
- Encourages independence through daily exercises
- Inspires patient participation in communal activities
- Manages documentation
Direct Support Professional Job Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent
- Has experience assisting people who have emotional, physical, or mental disabilities
- Certified in CPR and first aid
- Driver’s license
- Good knowledge of MS Office
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
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