Position Summary:
The Direct Support Professionals are responsible for the delivery of direct support services to adults in both Keshet’s Adult Community Day Services Program (GADOL) as well as our Residential Program (MY Life) in a manner that respects the person's needs as well as enhances their independence and dignity within their environment and community.
About the Program:
Keshet Adult Program DSPs provide support in our Adult Community Day Services Program (GADOL) as well as our Residential Program (MY Life).
GADOL is designed to support and promote choice, independence, employment and meaningful days for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Community-based programming is paramount and activities include a balance of vocational/life skills training with the opportunity for socialization, recreation, and physical exercise to further increase participants overall quality of life.
MY Life is designed to allow residents to become fully active members of the community in a warm and caring home that promotes independence and a meaningful life. After many years of planning, MY Life was specifically designed to allow individuals to succeed with the support they need. The program is located near employment opportunities, shopping, transportation, recreation, and places of worship. Staff work to provide appropriate support to enable community involvement among residents. Each resident has choices for participation in community activities. Just as all of us have choices in life, MY Life allows residents to have the same opportunities.
