Camphill Hudson Seeks a Direct Support Professional
Camphill Hudson is actively seeking caring and compassionate individuals for the position of Direct Support Professional. Camphill Hudson works to build healthy social relationships in an environment dedicated to personal and social healing and caring for the earth.

Direct Support Professionals are important members of our community - they support individuals in the pursuit of their goals, hopes and dreams and help to co-create a healthy and therapeutic environment. You might support a trip to the grocery store and do meal planning, coordinate an outing to a state park for a hike or a swim, or provide insight into building friendships - each day can be different and provides a chance to help others and to learn something new about yourself!

This is a part-time position with the potential to become full-time with benefits by the Summer of 2018. 

Responsibilities:

• Support individuals in the pursuit of their goals, hopes and dreams
• Work alongside individuals to create a home for themselves.
• Assist with direct care and life skills as needed by the individual.
• Assist individuals to plan and carry out recreational and social activities that promote community engagement and inclusion.
• Keep daily records and maintain petty cash and personal allowance records as needed.
• Attend weekly educational opportunities related to your work.

• Ensure the health and safety of all.
• Other tasks as needed and/or assigned.​

Email your resume to info@camphillhudson.org

Camphill Hudson is part of the worldwide Camphill movement, an international movement of intentional communities designed to meet the needs of children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities through a combination of community life, the arts and work on the land.

Important for this Role:

• Show professionalism, respect and kindness to others.
• Interest in being part of a True Community.
• Evenings & Weekends required.
• Punctuality and flexibility is critical!

Qualifications

• Must be creative, curious, and enthusiastic, highly motivated and have a positive attitude.
• Must be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be familiar with, or willing to become knowledgeable about the rights of people with disabilities to choice and self-determination.
• Must be familiar with, or willing to become knowledgeable about the ideals and practices of the Camphill Movement and Social Therapy.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record and reliable transportation.
• Must be eligible to obtain CPR and basic First Aid training.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others, including people served.