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Direct Support Professional Reviews
What is it like working as a Direct Support Professional?
January 2016
Work Flexibility.
Direct Support Professional:
Pros: I like that my job is flexible and theirs growth within the company. Mostly the importance are my guys and they are the ones who brighten up my day.
Cons: Coordination can be a bit overwhelming at times along with communication towards the employees.
December 2015
Rewarding.
Direct Support Professional:
Pros: Taking care of these people is the best thing ever they give so much back to you, and are so thankful.
Cons: The management doesn't Lways listen to suggestions, even though we are with the clients everyday.
November 2015
Direct Support Professional:
Expect a high turn over within the organization.
November 2015
Awesome & Needed.
Direct Support Professional:
Pros: The response from my client and how they look forward to my presence for any assistance.
Cons: Severe behavior issues, abuse stories and mis handling of our more physically challenged adults or children.
September 2015
Assisting adults with intellectual/developmental disabilies.
Direct Support Professional:
Pros: The participants and my coworkers. The benefits are pretty good.
Cons: Very low wage, high stress environment - constantly understaffed, high turnover, potential for physical violence or mental health crises daily is emotionally draining. Physical safety hazards for a vulnerable population due to neglect from Albertina Kerr.
August 2015
$11/hr maximum.
Direct Support Professional:
Dead end job. Get degree move on.
June 2015
Paid to Love.
Direct Support Professional:
Be flexible, be encouraging, be inspired.
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