Mental Health Direct Support Professional Trained in medication administration. Trained in alternatives to restrictive Intervention and restrictive intervention training (as appropriate) High school diploma or high school equivalency (GED). Professional Competency Paraprofessionals have competency in the following areas: The direct support professional uses person centered practices, assisting individuals to make choices and plan goals, and provides services to help individuals achieve their goals. The direct support professional closely monitors an individual’s physical and emotional health, gathers information about the individual, and communicates observations to guide services. The direct support professional identifies risk and behaviors that can lead to a crisis and uses effective strategies to prevent or intervene in the crisis in collaboration with other The direct support professional works in a professional and ethical manner, maintaining confidentiality and respecting individual and family rights. View all jobs at this company