Direct Support Professional
Core
Provide direct support to individuals with complex mental health and behavioral needs in a structured group home environment, focusing on safety, skill-building, and crisis prevention.
Role type
Direct Support Professional (Mental Health)
Builds
Safe, structured living environments for individuals with severe mental illness or behavioral challenges
Domain
Mental health services / Behavioral health / Social services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis de-escalation, manual restraint procedures, behavior support plan implementation, daily living assistance, electronic documentation, medication administration, team collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with chronic/severe mental illness, mental health degree, valid driver's license, ability to lift 50 lbs
Technologies
Electronic documentation systems (T-logs, Therap)
Responsibilities
Support individuals in accordance with behavior support plans and treatment plans; maintain a clean, safe, structured living environment; document services and behavioral observations; monitor behavioral changes and identify escalation indicators; assist with daily living skills, household tasks, transportation, and community engagement; participate in team meetings and assist in training new staff.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
