Direct Support Professional Residential Lead 3rd Shift
About The Position
We are looking for compassionate, empowered individuals who maintain a therapeutic environment for our North Community residents to lead fulfilling lives. Direct Support Professional staff are the front lines for ensuring residents’ health and safety. Interacting with residents and documentation are essential job functions, and you will receive foundational training on how to respond to resident needs. We invite you to apply to join our team! North Community Counseling Centers (NCCC) is a nonprofit, mental health and addiction agency that has been providing essential services since 1968. We’re on a mission to assist people in the community to achieve their maximum potential by providing behavioral healthcare services in a healthy, comfortable, and safe environment.
Requirements
- Technical skills for electronic communications and electronic records, required
- 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
- Must have a valid Driver's License
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years of experience with residential care or mental health services, preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform tasks and services necessary to maintain daily operations of a residential care facility
- Must be willing and able to provide staffing coverage at different residential houses during your scheduled shift as needed
- Document staffing, compliance, and quality assurance information in the shift lead report
- Orient new residents to the program by explaining daily routines, expectations, rights, and other essential content outlined in the resident handbook
- Socialize with clients (playing games, watching movies, going for walks, etc.)
- Attend appointments and outings with clients (shopping, movies, museums, etc.)
- Document daily activities in the activity log prior to the end of each shift.
- Assist with ADLs, such as meal preparation and household chores
- Medication Administration and Documentation
- Documenting and submitting incident and safety forms
- Develop knowledge of and remain compliance with agency policies and regulations.
- Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings on Medication Administration, Emergency Safety, Standard Precautions, First Aid & CPR training
- Attend supervision meetings
- Conduct additional services requested by the clients or their service team that may improve their quality of life, health and safety.
Benefits
- Meal is provided during shift.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Free CEU training
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Guaranteed 9 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
