DSP- Supported Living (includes overnights)

Skill Creations•Asheville, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Skill Creations, Inc., a nonprofit agency helping people with disabilities reach their personal goals. This position involves supporting a friendly and playful individual in her South Asheville apartment and around town. The role includes daytime services and overnight shifts. The client enjoys movies, bowling, mermaids, and karaoke, and values engaging relationships and having fun. Her active lifestyle includes hiking, walking, Crossfit, and gym workouts. Due to personal care needs, the family is seeking a female DSP.

Requirements

High School, GED, or College Transcript from an accredited school.
Valid NC Driver’s license and acceptable Driving Record.
Criminal Record Check.
Completion of paid training in CPR/First Aid and Behavior Management.
Basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic training modules, and data recording.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, and to occasionally balance, bend, stoop, and kneel.
Prompt and regular attendance.
Ability to meet client-specific needs.

Nice To Haves

A willingness and ability to join her active lifestyle.
Strong senses of humor and adventure.
A fun, creative attitude with an active imagination.
An ability to maintain boundaries and enforce guidelines.

Responsibilities

Prompting and assisting with morning and evening routines.
Exercising alongside the client to provide encouragement.
Cooking meals with the client's assistance.
Assisting the client in maintaining her apartment.
Utilizing incentive programs to provide motivation, ease difficult transitions, and reward behavior.
Monitoring the client's health and safety.
Working during inclement weather and some holidays.