Direct Support Professional - Supportive Apartments - Full Time - Days
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional enables the people served to lead self-directed, independent lives and maintain their home environments. The role provides formal instruction, guidance, and support with activities that may include shopping, cleaning, banking, exercising, attending medical appointments, and transportation. The employee maintains proper documentation of all scheduled visits. Caseload and weekly visit counts are determined by the needs of the individuals served. The position is full-time, non-exempt, in the Supportive Apartments program. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The starting rate is $17 per hour, increasing to $17.50 per hour after successful completion of medication administration training. A $150 weekly stipend is provided when on call.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Dependable transportation.
- Ability to transport people served in an agency van or personal vehicle.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, by telephone, one-on-one, and in groups.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and adaptively.
- Ability to obtain and maintain medication administration certification.
- Ability to obtain and maintain CPI certification.
- Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies or unusual situations.
- Ability to conduct fire and evacuation drills.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or people with intellectual developmental disabilities and mental health disorders.
- Teaching or training experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction, guidance, and support to help individuals lead self-directed, independent lives and maintain their homes.
- Assist with activities such as shopping, cleaning, banking, exercising, medical appointments, and transportation.
- Maintain proper documentation of scheduled visits.
- Transport people served in an agency van or personal vehicle.
- Identify changes in the needs of the people served and take appropriate action using sound judgment and initiative.
- Obtain and maintain medication administration certification and CPI certification.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and unusual situations.
- Conduct fire and evacuation drills.
- Be available and responsive to on-call demands.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
