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Direct Support Professional Training Open House May 16, 2018

Want to help people? Then why not consider a career in direct support? Don't miss this great opportunity!

Direct Support Professionals provide care for individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities in a number of settings including group homes, day programs, home & community based, and vocational rehabilitation.

Students learn methods for providing assistance with living skills development, health maintenance, medication administration, personal care, and behavioral development. This course will teach current and future Direct Support Professionals methods for developing individuals' basic living and social skills with the primary goal of integrating them into the community to the best of their ability. This course is designed for entry-level Direct Support Professionals.

After completing the Direct Support Professional training course, you should be able to:

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  • Identify the role of the Direct Support Professional
  • Identify methods for supporting activities of daily living
  • Identify methods for empowering clients and providing the care they prefer
  • Comprehend the importance of supporting community inclusion as much as possible
  • Identify methods for providing care to support clients' physical and mental health
  • All classes are done in the English language format

Jumpstart your career by enrolling in our Direct Support Professional training program today

Classes meet on Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 9:00pm

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Empowered! The Center for Personal Change

242 Tremont Avenue

East Orange, NJ 07018

(973)866-7449

Mention this ad and receive $100 off your tuition. Payment plans available.

Call today!

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