DSP - Residential

Skill Creations•Sanford, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides support and care to individuals living in Skill Creations, Inc. residential facilities. Individuals may need physical or medical care, behavioral support, cognitive support, and assistance with independent living. Care is tailored to each individual’s needs and includes assistance and education with personal care, medication administration, and independent living skills. DSPs also transport or accompany individuals to community activities and local or out-of-town appointments. Positions are available across first, second, and third shifts, with full-time, part-time, and backup/PRN schedules. Schedules and weekly hours vary by position. Full-time and part-time residential DSP positions begin at $17.60 per hour; backup and PRN positions pay $17.00 per hour. Full-time employees scheduled for 30 or more hours per week are offered health, dental, and life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, and a 401(k). Applicants must complete the online application and questionnaire to be considered; submitting a resume alone is not sufficient. Only qualified applicants with complete applications will be contacted about open positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited school.
Criminal record check.
Prompt and regular attendance for the assigned work schedule.
Work during inclement weather and some holidays.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Complete required coursework for CPR/First Aid and Behavior Management.
Basic computer skills for email, electronic training modules, and recording data.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to balance, bend, stoop, and kneel occasionally.
Ability to remain on one's feet most of the time.

Responsibilities

Provide support and care to individuals living in residential facilities, according to their specific needs.
Assist and educate individuals with personal care, medication administration, and independent living skills.
Transport or accompany individuals to community activities and local or out-of-town appointments.
For designated on-call positions, fulfill on-call responsibilities after completing additional training; the on-call rotation is one week every five to six weeks.