DSP - Community--KH/Morganton Day Program

Skill Creations•Morganton, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for a variety of duties related to the provision of overall support and care for individuals receiving services from Skill Creations, Inc. Those that Skill Creations Inc. Serves in this capacity are individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury and secondary mental health/substance abuse issues. The DSP works in the day program or community providing one-to-one or group care according to the specific needs of the individuals and their plan(s) of care. The Direct Support Professional may assist with personal care, behavioral support, medication administration, job coaching and assistance and/or independent living skills. The Direct Support Professional also provides educational opportunities in the areas of communication and recreation/leisure.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED from an accredited school
Prompt and regular attendance for assigned work schedule is expected. Includes working during inclement weather and some holidays.
Valid Driver’s license and acceptable Driving Record
Criminal Record Check
Successful completion of course work will be required in CPR/First Aid and Behavior Management.
Basic computer skills are needed for e-mail, electronic training modules and recording data.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Work occasionally requires balancing, bending, stooping and kneeling.
The position requires the employee to be on his or her feet most of the time.
Ability to meet the individual client specific needs.

Nice To Haves

Training provided to meet client specific needs requirement.

Responsibilities

Provision of overall support and care for individuals receiving services from Skill Creations, Inc.
Providing one-to-one or group care according to the specific needs of the individuals and their plan(s) of care.
Assisting with personal care.
Providing behavioral support.
Medication administration.
Job coaching and assistance.
Assisting with independent living skills.
Providing educational opportunities in the areas of communication and recreation/leisure.
Providing access to the community.
Assisting with health goals.
Assisting with personal hygiene.
Building and maintaining skills.
Engaging clients in meaningful day activities.