Direct Support Professional: House Assistant (ICF)
About The Position
The Burton Center is looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to take on the role of a House Assistant Direct Support Professional (House Asst. DSP) This position is located in Greenwood, SC The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with On-Call hours and coverage as needed on weekends or various shifts. Who we are and what we offer: The Burton Center is a non-profit organization that provides quality services for people with disabilities and special needs and their families. We have main offices located in Greenwood, Lexington, Saluda, and Ware Shoals with home facilities throughout each county. Our dedicated staff members continue to provide quality services to the people we serve. As a House Asst. DSP, you will assure training for individuals with disabilities with special needs is carried out as specified by the interdisciplinary team. The House Assistant will ensure that coverage is maintained to include working coverage hours if needed and that appointments, shopping, medical, payroll, financial, and other clerical duties are met. This position requires good organizational, oral, and written communication skills as well as math skills.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid SC Driver's License
Nice To Haves
- Experience in management or leadership
- Strong organizational and math skills
- Clear oral and written communication skills
- Lift 25lbs frequently and 50lbs occasionally
- Ability to care and advocate for others
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel and squat
- Ability to stand or walk for long period of time
- Ability to drive and transport individuals including wheelchair bound.
Responsibilities
- Assures that training is conducted as specified in each person's single plan and appropriately documented.
- Assures that all individuals are appropriately dressed at all times, monitors monthly documentation of person's property.
- Shops for or arranges trips or appointments with individuals when clothing is needed and provides physical assistance when needed.
- Working closely with QIDP/Supervisor or Coordinator/Manager, you will schedule direct care coverage in needed areas, with an approved budgeted schedule. Provide direct care as needed.
- Responsible for knowing and adhering to residential policies and procedures, both Burton Center and federal guidelines.
- Assures that daily activities are carried out smoothly and completely and in accordance with federal guidelines.
- Submit supply requests after reviewing and obtaining approval from manager.
- Collect, review and submit accountability sheets.
- Review and submit mileage and maintenance sheets.
- Check, order and pick-up medication for each home, if applicable.
- Purchase groceries for each home.
- Write checks for allowance and Behavior Support Plans
- Maintain checkbooks.
- File paperwork, obtain signatures, etc. as needed (manager will instruct).
- Assist with payroll and submit to manager for review and completion.
- Hold and document fire drills and emergency procedures once quarterly on each shift or monitors to ensure compliance.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Relates to co-workers and professional personnel on a professional and personal level.
Benefits
- Incredible health benefits through PEBA
- A positive and rewarding work environment
- Employee referral bonuses
- Employee Assistant Programs
- Three days of paid orientation training
- One week of on-the-job training with your assigned mentor
- In-person reviews after 30 days of employment to help you succeed!
- Additional incentive pay rates in Intermediate Care Facilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
