Direct Support Pro
Company: Brockton Area ARC
Location: Brockton
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
AWC Direct Support Professional responsibilities include:
Assisting with resident developmental goals Supporting residents
while maintaining a healthy and safe environment Assisting
residents with daily living skills Endear individuals with some of
your hobbies and past-times: fishing, music, crafts, movies,
fitness, and cooking, to name a few. Job brief We are looking for a
Direct Support Professional to join our team to assist individuals
with disabilities in learning, growing and becoming more
independent. If you enjoy interacting with adults with intellectual
and developmental disabilities and supporting their clinical teams
and families, we’d like to meet with you. Direct Support
Professional responsibilities include exhibiting compassion,
supporting residents, and ensuring a safe environment. They foster
independence and personal choice by guiding individuals in
acquiring necessary skills, such as social behavior or
interpersonal competence so individuals have greater self-reliance
in their day-to-day lives and share some of what they love with
another person. Responsibilities Assist individuals with
disabilities with their daily living activities. Encourage
community participation Transport and accompany individuals to
appointments, outings, and shopping. Requirements and skills Must
be 18 years of age or older Must have a valid driver's license and
reliable transportation Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull,
reach, sit, and walk for periods of time Successful clearance of
background checks CPR/First Aid training (Preferred) High school
diploma or equivalent Frequently asked questions What does an AWC
Direct Support Professional do? Direct Support Professionals work
directly with individuals who have intellectual or developmental
disabilities. Day-to-day, they assist individuals with daily
activities like meal planning, cooking, planning outings, and
community integration. What are the duties and responsibilities of
an AWC Direct Support Professional? Direct Support Professionals
provide support, encouragement, and a safe environment that fosters
independent living. This can include helping individuals with life
activities and transporting them to appointments and activities.
What makes a good AWC Direct Support Professional? A Direct Support
Professional should be caring, supportive, and empowering. Other
helpful skills include redirecting behaviors, being a positive role
model, being detail-oriented, and promoting self-advocacy. Who does
an AWC Direct Support Professional work with? Direct Support
Professionals work with clinical teams and administrators. This
includes cognitive-behavioral therapists, physical therapists,
speech therapists, nutritional therapists, and clinical
therapists.
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