Direct Support Professional
About The Position
In this role, you will make a difference every day in someone's life by providing training, assistance, and supervision to individuals receiving care. This includes support in living skills, therapeutic recreation, and other forms of assistance in both residential and community settings. You will assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration. The role also involves facilitating working relationships between employers and individuals served, supporting community involvement by accompanying them on outings, or providing transportation to work or other activities. You will work closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Six months to one year of experience in the human services field
- Valid Driver's License from state of residence
- Must be minimum of 18 years of age
- Successful clearance of background checks
- A caring attitude with a dedication to assisting others
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication skills
- A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
- A commitment to quality in everything you do
Responsibilities
- Provide training, assistance and supervision to individuals receiving care in the areas of living skills, therapeutic recreation, and other forms of assistance in both residential and community settings.
- Assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration.
- Facilitate the working relationships between employers and individuals served.
- Support community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings, or providing transportation to work or other activities.
- Work closely with our clinical staff to support the therapeutic and behavioral plans in place.
Benefits
- Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available
- Paid Time Off for full-time employees
- Health benefits for full-time employees
- Paid training
- Holiday pay
- Mileage reimbursement
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Work with some of the best co-workers you could ask for and see your impact on the lives of those individuals we serve
- A dynamic work environment where no day is ever the same as the next
- Stability and secure work opportunities (due to Federal and State funding)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
