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Job Title: Per Diem Direct Support Professional      Program: Adult Services Salary/Hourly Status: Hourly                                  FLSA Classification: Non-exempt Schedule: Per Diem                                                   Reports to: Workforce Manager   Per Diem staff are not guaranteed a set number of hours and cannot work more than 25 hours in a one-week period. A Per Diem staff must work at least 12 hours every two months to remain active. ______________________________________________________________________________ Company Overview Waypoint offers comprehensive services, including a special purpose private school for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, case management and outpatient therapy services for children and adults, and residential and in-home supports for adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Position Overview The role of the Residential Per Diem Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to support members within Waypoint to be connected to others by modeling healthy relationships, engaging in effective communication and supporting independence. This will be achieved through improving skills, promoting self-determination, encouraging personally satisfying lifestyles and fostering growth to the greatest extent possible.   The Residential Per Diem DSP will be responsible for maintaining a safe and supportive environment for members while ensuring that members are treated with dignity and respect. The Residential Per Diem DSP will support the interests, culture, and needs of the people we serve, and promote respectful interaction with all individuals.   The Residential Per Diem DSP will work successfully within a team as well as professionally represent Waypoint, in the community supporting individuals, with parents and guardians and within each member’s residence or program. The Residential Per Diem DSP will exemplify professional values, ethics, responsibility, and confidentiality. ______________________________________________________________________________ Responsibilities             Essential Duties ·         Develop a rapport with residents and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship. ·         Provide support and guidance for members during skills building activities. ·         Implement individual treatment plans and positive support plans for members. ·         Encourage self-help skill building by supporting members with daily living activities including preparing meals, maintaining a clean and healthy environment and assisting with personal hygiene. ·         Transport residents in approved vehicles as activities and/or medical appointments require. ·         Exercise sound judgment to ensure the safety and welfare of members. Notify House Manager of any situation developing or occurring in the home which could have a negative impact on the home’s operation or member’s welfare and safety. ·         Respect each member’s right to privacy and confidentiality. ·         Manage member funds by accurately recording expenditures ·         Unde