Direct Support Professional

Working with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.

• Establish and maintain working relationships with families, guardians, case managers, and other interested persons;
• Assist Individuals in the overall operation of the home to ensure the house is clean and in good order;
• Shop for food as designated by the Residential Coordinator;
• Assist Individuals with self – help and grooming skills, laundry, and domestic chores;
• Respond to emergency situations as directed by the Residential Coordinator;
• Participate in ongoing training to learn various behavior management methods and techniques;
• Assist with medical care of consumers including transportation, pick – up of prescription, communication of medical information, etc;
• Assist with meal planning / preparation;

• Ensure that the house is properly secured for the night;
• Provide training in the area of bedtime readiness;
• Ensure that the Individuals are in the bed at a reasonable hour, properly bathed, and readied;
• Complete household cleaning as designated by the Supervisor
• Record significant shift happenings and observations in the daily log;
• Be responsible for group home laundry, and for Individuals’ laundry as assigned;
• Complete a daily medication count
• Review the implantation of specific goals and monitor
• Administer medication, record the administration of medication in accordance with DDD guidelines. Assists the Supervisor with continuous monitoring of medication administration procedures;
• Requirement to cooperate with the Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities licensee and staff in any inspection or investigation;
• Assure that each Individual is free from physical or mental abuse;

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• Able to complete fingerprint, Background check, drug test

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16