The purpose of this position includes:
Participant Empowerment
- The Direct Support Professional enhances the ability of the participant to lead a self‐determining life by providing the support and information necessary to build self-esteem and assertiveness and to make decisions.
Communication
- The Direct Support Professional should be knowledgeable about the range of effective communication strategies and skills are necessary to establish a collaborative relationship with the participant.
Community Living Skills & Supports
- The Direct Support Professional has the ability to match specific supports and interventions to the unique needs of individual participants and recognizes the importance of friends, family and community relationships.
Advocacy
- The Direct Support Professional should be knowledgeable about the diverse challenges facing participants (e.g., human rights, legal, administrative and financial) and should be able to identify and use effective advocacy strategies to overcome such challenges and barriers.
Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- The Direct Support Professional should be knowledgeable about crisis prevention, intervention and resolution techniques and should match such techniques to particular circumstances and individuals.
Building and Maintaining Friendships and Relationships
- Support the participant in the development of friendships and other relationships.
- Provides Person-Centered Supports.
Supporting Health and Wellness
- Promotes the health and wellness of all.
Applications can be obtained at our main office located at 351 N. Lennox Street Casper, WY or you may download an application and fax it to 307-472-5588. If you are interested in IR2 employment opportunities please contact Executive Director, Tina Conley at [email protected] or by phone at 307-265-8086.
