Support worker vs direct support staff

Differences between support worker and direct support staff duties and responsibilities

Support worker example responsibilities.

• Lead support groups with an emphasis on recovery and strength base techniques, DBT, CBT, self-care and coping skills.
• Help children/youth in state custody achieve permanency whether through reintegration, adoption or custodianship.
• Develop and implement work plans for TANF customers according to federal requirements.
• Recognize risk factors quickly, collaborate with interdisciplinary team, nurture positive relationships with patients through consistency and modeling healthy boundaries.
• Shop for groceries and assist consumer with preparing meals.
• Compile and update medical information for each individual serve while following HIPPA protocol.
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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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