Direct Support Staff

Position Summary:
Direct support staff provide “functional skills training for adult consumers who generally have acquired basic self-help skills and who, because of their physical and/or mental disabilities, do not possess basic self-help skills, but who employ and supervise aides to assist them in meeting their personal needs. “Title 17, Section 54302 (a) (26).

Qualifications:

Experience working with the disabled population
Self-Starter
Team-Player
Decision-making and problem solving skills
Strong reading, writing and communication skills
Time management skills
Strong commitment to quality of service