Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We believe that a diverse workforce not only reflects the communities we serve but also drives our collective success. We actively encourage candidates of all genders, ages, races, sexual orientations, religions, nationalities, and backgrounds to apply for positions at our company. Your unique talents and experiences will play a crucial role in our mission to support people of all abilities to reach their full potential and thrive in their communities.  Join us in creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered.   Under the supervision of both the self-directed participant and FI Coordinator designee in a co-management manner, the Self-Direction Specialist (SDS) is responsible for the organization/implementation of activities for daily living and community integration coordinated through self-directed services. Provision of support for the person served is dependent on the individuals need(s) and may include; however is not limited to, physical lifting, pushing, transporting, moving and/or assisting the person served in the completion of job duties. The SDS is responsible for fostering and maintaining an environment that promotes the health and safety of all persons served. The SDS abides by all agency policies, procedures, mission, vision, etc., practices the code of ethics and meets the expectations of the core competencies set by OPWDD/NADSP.