Direct selling counselor vs direct support staff

Differences between direct selling counselor and direct support staff duties and responsibilities

Direct selling counselor example responsibilities.

• Engage, educate and empower participants to access community base resources in order to achieve greater self-determination, rehabilitation and recovery.
• Assist clients with ADL's.
• Support and instruct participates in self-help skills design to encourage independence.
• Develop, organize, direct and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate client rehabilitation and prevention of further challenges.
• Support DBT skill development in women who have experienced significant trauma and/or are coping with personality disorders.

Direct support staff example responsibilities.

• Ensure HIPAA compliance and provide client education.
• Perform first aid, CPR and seizure care when require.
• Assist mentally disable adults with ADL such as bathing cooking clothing, cleaning and medication administration.
• Administer medication, provide transportation, assist with ADL skills, and inspire consumers to be independent.
• Provide caring and companionship to elderly and developmentally disable consumers and provide primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment while learning proper case management and the importance of ISP's and BSP's.
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