DSP - Residential- Simmons Street

Skill Creations•Goldsboro, NC

13d•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, or assistance with independent living. Care is provided according 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. The Simmons Street Group Home has a full-time second-shift opening, Monday through Friday, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Backup and PRN fill-in positions are available for all three shifts. Full- and part-time residential DSP positions start 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 before they will be considered. Submitting a resume alone 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.
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.
Completion of the online application and questionnaire before consideration.

Responsibilities

Provide support and care to individuals in residential facilities according to their physical, medical, behavioral, cognitive, and independent-living 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.
Complete CPR/First Aid and Behavior Management coursework as required for successful completion.