Part Time Weekend Direct Support Professional

Down Home Ranch • Elgin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Weekend Direct Support Professional (WDSP) shares the home and lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The WDSP supports Down Home Ranch’s mission by providing guidance and instruction in all aspects of an individual’s life, helping them reach their full potential and live independently. The role requires a high-level commitment to providing an excellent quality of life for the individuals served.

The WDSP typically works from Friday at 4:30 p.m. to Sunday at 5:00 p.m. every other weekend, lives on the Ranch, and stays overnight in the home during the weekend shift. The employee must provide monthly availability for at least two weekends by the end of the first business week of the prior month. Pets or dependents may not visit while the employee is on duty.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have an excellent driving record.
• Pass an extensive background investigation, drug screening, and TB screening.
• Have outstanding interpersonal relationship-building skills and the ability to reconcile differences.
• Be comfortable using business software and maintaining confidentiality under HIPAA statutes.
• Be able to work with a high degree of autonomy and coordinate closely with others as a team player.
• Provide monthly availability for at least two weekends by the end of the first business week of the prior month.
• Reside on the Ranch and stay overnight in the home during the weekend shift.
• Not have pets or dependents visit while on duty.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting individuals with IDD or other vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Implement residential program goals and understand the person-centered planning process.
• Complete household routines, including waking residents, preparing breakfast, ensuring chores are finished, and coordinating meal preparation.
• Promote individuals’ health and supervise and conduct medication passes.
• Transport residents and keep vehicles clean.
• Facilitate and assist individuals with paying for activities and events.
• Manage required documentation and prepare reports as requested.
• Provide support and information that helps individuals build self-esteem, assertiveness, and decision-making skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED