Direct Services Professional

DIRECT CARE PROVIDER, DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER/SPECIALIST/ASSISTANT/COUNSELOR, HABILITATION SPECIALIST, RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR, ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING SPECIALIST, RELIEF STAFF, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SPECIALIST, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES AID, COMMUNITY COMPANION

Job Description

Provide basic cares for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, pass medications, move clients, or change linens. Assist clients in becoming engaged and integrated into the community. May transport or transfer clients. • Assist clients with daily living activities and skills • Record vital statistics or other health information • Complete house cleaning tasks • Support clients on community outings • Support clients with arranging and attending appointments • Administer medications

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CAREER PATHWAY

Direct Service
Professional
Psychiatric
Technician
Behavioral Health
Technician
ADC-T
Licensed
Social Worker
Licensed Alcohol
and Drug Counselor
LGSW,
LISW, LICSW
Psychiatrist
Psychologist

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EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • On the Job Training
  • High School or Less
REGIONAL EDUCATION PROVIDERS

32%

10 year growth increase

HIGH

Job Demand

$8 - 15

Wage Range
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