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Through each program we seek to form, educate, and empower those we serve so they may achieve their full potential at school, home, work and within the community.  \nMadonna’s programs include:  \n• Elementary Education with on-site experts in inclusive education at our three partner schools – Holy Name, St.  \nPius/Leo, and St. Robert Bellarmine.  \n• Secondary Education includes core and functional academics, pre-vocational instruction, community-based learning experiences, and many extra-curricular activities.  \n• Transition Education for young adults ages 18-21 where students develop the career and life skills necessary for success at home, work, and within the community.  \n• Employment Services for adults who are dedicated to maximizing their ability to achieve competitive employment and independence.  \n• Project Search for young adults & adults who exhibit readiness to achieve competitive employment.  \nThe Direct Support Professional (DSP) works with clients to develop their life skills for home, work or in the community. The DSP provides support to clients in the community and at Madonna. They are required to follow and document a plan set forth by the individual’s ISP (individual service plan) team. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to create long-term impacts on their clients’ lives and enjoy encouraging, mentoring, and coaching individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their goals.  \nPrincipal Duties & Responsibilities  \n• The DSP will work with individuals in small groups supporting their individualized programs that are tied directly to the goals of their ISP. The development of basic life skills necessary to become as autonomous and independent as possible at home, work and in the community is the primary focus of the DSP.  \n• The DSP is responsible for planning and coordinating the day-to-day activities with their group which includes being on campus and out in the community. Their clients are required to be in the community over 50% of the week. 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