Direct Support Professional - Make a Difference!
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional works in the Ohana Program, a community-based group home for adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role supports adolescents and their families, helping each Consumer develop independence in accordance with their Behavior Support Plan. Staff build rapport with adolescents, provide guidance and positive reinforcement, use crisis de-escalation techniques when needed, and help residents participate in community and social activities. The position also includes teaching life skills and assisting with personal and daily living needs, including bathing, feeding, grooming, and medication administration. Full-time and part-time positions are available, and employees must be able to work at least one weekend shift per week. Legacy provides CPR, First Aid, Nurtured Heart, Safe Crisis Management, and Ukeru training.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree, or a high school diploma or equivalent plus three years of experience working with children or adolescents.
- A valid driver's license in good standing.
- Ability to work at least one weekend shift per week.
Responsibilities
- Build rapport with adolescents and understand what they are experiencing in their lives.
- Attend and accompany adolescents to academic events, shopping, community integration activities, socialization opportunities, family reunification, and medical visits.
- Give adolescents direction and encourage them to make positive changes and develop independence.
- Use positive reinforcement and other techniques to support adolescents, and use crisis de-escalation skills when necessary.
- Help teach life skills, including cooking, laundry, chores, and cleaning.
- Participate in outdoor and recreational activities, such as basketball, tennis, hiking, and bean bag toss.
- Lead by example and maintain a positive mindset.
- Assist youth with bathing, feeding, grooming, and other daily living skills.
- Assist with medication administration.
Benefits
- Full-time employees receive 3.2 weeks of PTO in their first year.
- Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Nine agency-paid holidays.
- 403(b) employee participation and employer match.
- Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.
- $2.00 per hour shift differential for hours worked from 11 p.m. Friday through 11 p.m. Sunday for full-time and part-time employees.
- Training opportunities throughout the year for full-time and part-time employees.
- Advancement opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
