Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to write the English language in a legible manner, ability to relate harmoniously with co-workers and families, ability to follow directions, ability to work independently, ability to complete quality work in a timely manner, ability to exercise independent judgment. The Direct Support Professional is subject to a variety of work settings such as indoors, outdoors, varying temperature extremes, varying levels of noise, and may be required to wear a variety of safety/protective equipment such as eye protection, gloves, personal hearing protection and respiratory protection.