Direct Support Professional - Residential MH
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional provides direct care and support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities or mental health challenges in residential settings, the individuals’ homes, and their communities. The role supports each person’s daily routines, habilitative and rehabilitative activities, personal and health care, and goals, following the applicable Plan of Care, Person Centered Plan, or Individualized Support Plan and person-centered, informed-choice principles. The position helps individuals develop daily living skills, remain socially engaged, and have meaningful days. Support includes housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, cooking, cleaning, bathing and dressing, employment support, scheduling, transportation to appointments, and errands as needed. Staff participate in the routine of the home and complete daily documentation and reporting in an electronic health record. The employer provides paid training and professional development. Compensation is listed as $18.00 per hour, and the posting describes full-time, part-time, and as-needed scheduling options.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Willingness to provide care in a community setting.
- Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and current auto insurance.
- Willingness to successfully complete a background check.
- Complete and maintain the employer’s training curriculum, including CPR/First Aid, Crisis Intervention Techniques, Medication Administration, OSHA/Bloodborne Pathogen training, Seizure Management, core competencies, and other position-relevant training.
Nice To Haves
- One year of direct care, personal care, and/or CNA experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide care in the individual’s home and community.
- Support clients’ daily routines and habilitative and rehabilitative activities in accordance with their care or support plans.
- Assist with housekeeping, meal preparation, cooking, and cleaning.
- Assist with personal care, including bathing and dressing, and health care activities as outlined in the applicable plan.
- Provide employment support.
- Help clients develop daily living skills and remain socially engaged.
- Help plan and organize the client’s schedule.
- Transport clients to appointments and run errands as needed.
- Complete daily documentation and reporting in the electronic health system of record.
- Participate in the daily routine of the residential home.
Benefits
- Paid training.
- Professional development and on-the-job skill enhancement and growth.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flexible scheduling.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
