Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Direct Support Professionals provide support and supervision to individuals who have developmental, mental health, or physical disabilities. This role is rewarding as it allows professionals to get to know new people, create relationships, participate in new experiences, and have fun while making a difference in the lives of others. The ideal candidate has a passion for helping others, is flexible and dependable, and embodies the company's core values: service excellence, you-centered care, nurturing relationships, ownership, value in every voice, and authenticity. The company, Synova Group, is consolidating several long-term care companies under one management to streamline employee services like recruitment, training, and accounting.
Requirements
- Be 18 years or older.
- Possess a high school diploma preferred.
- One year of experience delivering services to individuals with disabilities.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Have access to an insured vehicle.
- Have a clean driving record.
- Need to pass a DHS background study.
- Exhibit basic computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Comfortable working with Challenging Behaviors!
Responsibilities
- Helps to establish and keep community relationships and friendships.
- Assists individuals with daily routines including, but not limited to, household tasks, cooking and eating, individual self-care, socializing, use of leisure time, health and safety, money management and behavior management.
- Administers medications.
- Provides transportation.
- Documents services and events through an online computer program.
Benefits
- PTO
- paid holidays
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- life insurance
- disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
