DSP - Community-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, including during inclement weather and some holidays.
Valid Driver's license and acceptable Driving Record.
Pass a Criminal Record Check.
Successful completion of coursework in CPR/First Aid and Behavior Management.
Basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic training modules, and data recording.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to meet individual client specific needs.
Ability to drive and/or monitor a van.

Responsibilities

Provide overall support and care for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and secondary mental health/substance abuse issues.
Provide one-to-one or group care in a day program or community setting.
Assist with personal care.
Provide behavioral support.
Administer medication.
Provide job coaching and assistance.
Assist with independent living skills.
Provide educational opportunities in communication and recreation/leisure.
Drive and/or monitor a van for client transportation.