DSP - Residential-SCI Duplin

Skill Creations•Warsaw, NC

1d•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. Full-time and part-time residential DSP positions begin at $17.60 per hour. Back-up and PRN positions pay $17.00 per hour. Full-time employees are scheduled for 30 or more hours per week and are offered a competitive benefits package. The listed part-time second-shift schedule is 3:15 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., 16 hours per week, on rotating days two days per week. Back-up/PRN fill-in positions are available for all three shifts. Candidates must complete the online application and questionnaire to be considered; submitting only a resume is not sufficient. Only qualified applicants with complete applications will be contacted.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited school.
Criminal record check.
Prompt and regular attendance for the assigned work schedule.
Ability to 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 be on one's feet most of the time.

Responsibilities

Provide care and support to individuals living in Skill Creations, Inc. residential facilities according to their specific needs.
Assist and educate individuals with personal care, medication administration, and independent living skills.
Provide support related to physical or medical care, behavioral needs, and cognitive needs.
Transport or accompany individuals to community activities and local or out-of-town appointments.
Record data and use email and electronic training modules.