Support Professional

LIFE, Inc. - Edenton • Edenton, NC

2h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position on the 3rd shift. The Direct Support Professional will assist and monitor clients in various aspects of their daily lives, including self-care, meals, community outings, and household responsibilities. The role involves participating in an interdisciplinary team, transporting clients, attending staff development, and administering medication. The position also requires implementing behavior programs, data collection, and active treatment plans.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED
• NC Driver's License
• 21 years of age or older
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and monitor clients while dressing, bathing, toileting, and in all other aspects of self-care.
• Assist and monitor clients during meals to ensure utilization of family style dining.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and to communicate appropriate clients information as directed by supervisory staff.
• Transport and monitor clients on Company vehicles as directed.
• Assist and monitor clients during community outings.
• Assist and monitor clients during participation at school and day program activities.
• Attend staff development classes as scheduled and successfully complete test required competency testing (MANDT, CPR, First Aid, Safe Van Driving, Promotion of Consumer Well Being, Cultural Competency and Medication Administration).
• Assist and monitor clients in all aspects of housekeeping responsibilities (Clothing care, house cleaning, and yard care).
• Assist and monitor clients in preparing meals and nutritional supplements.
• Assist and monitor clients in the administration of prescribed medication without error.
• Assist and monitor clients in the implementation of prescribed diet orders and utilization of adaptive equipment
• Implement and follow all established behavior programs, data collection, and established safety procedures.
• Assist and monitor clients in appropriate active treatment including training objective plans, recording data, and implementing service goals.
• Other duties as assigned by managers.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Longevity Bonus (paid on hire date each year)
• Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED