Title: Direct Support Professional
Reports to: Kimberly Greenfield, Director of Disability and Inclusion Services
Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary: Friedberg JCC seeks experienced part time direct support professionals to work with young
adults with disabilities in a community class setting.
Essential Functions:
● Support clients/students with class activities and projects
● Assist class instructor with assigned tasks
● Help with student/client transitions, redirection to tasks in classes, and skills of daily living
● Maintain the health and safety of clients/students served through competent supervision
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: 5- 10 hours per week, including hours on Sundays
Required Education and Experience:
● At least 2 years of experience working with young adults with disabilities in a community or
school setting or other equivalent experience supporting individuals with intellectual or
developmental disabilities
Knowledge and Skills:
● Ability to support clients/students with disabilities in a community class setting
● Knowledge of behavior management techniques
● Help foster positive relationships between peers
● Ensures participant safety and helps maintain clients/students engagement
● Ensures client/student safety and maintains a safe environment
● Position requires at times physical movement such as walking, bending, and reaching;
attention to details, and completion of documentation/recall of events (student/client
attendance, incident reports, health/wellness checks, etc.).
Pay rate: $18-22 per hour, commensurate with experience
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
