Direct Support Professional (DSP) 2nd Shift 4p-12a for a Residential Care Facility

North Community Counseling Centers•Columbus, OH

59d•Onsite

About The Position

North Community Counseling Centers, Inc. is searching for qualified and dedicated 2nd shift full-time residential care staff members to provide exceptional in-house care to the clients of our Next Generation Program. We are looking for individuals who will work at one primary location of our 5 Residential Houses and have the flexibility to work at other houses when needed. All locations are in Franklin County. Mental Health residents are adults suffering from mental health and substance abuse issues.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must be at least 18 years of age
Able to pass a background check and drug test
CPR Required (We offer Training!)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with mental health clients, preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Ensure the health and safety of our clients
Administer medications
Cook healthy meals, per State regulations/guidelines
Confirm that food is available to coordinate with the weekend and holiday menus.
Complete balanced weekly menus for 2 weeks.
Clean and maintain the office area and common areas of the home.
Hourly house checks: Being aware of the whereabouts of every resident on the hour.
Assist residents assigned to you with completion of their ADLs and maintenance of their room.
Ensure the bathrooms are clean at the end of your shift.
Ensure the kitchen and dining room areas are clean at the end of your shift, all dishes are put away, tables and counter tops are cleaned off.
Plan and implement activities
Maintain residents schedule for your shift.
Supervise client medication, charting all incoming medications, coordination with nurse and case manager regarding medication compliance.
Behavior documentation
Incident reports
Communication logs
Communicate with co-workers and house managers about concerns or activities completed/need completed throughout the shift
Maintain required certifications and training
Monitor medical needs of the individual(s)
Provide behavioral intervention, as needed
Serve as a role model of appropriate behavior and social skills in the home and the community
Conduct additional services requested by our consumer or their service team that may improve their quality of life, health and safety