DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL-PRN
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral health histories to facilitate healthy and socially acceptable behaviors while living in community-based sites. This position will coordinate with clinical staff, implement residentially based interventions and assist the clients in achieving their clinical assignments. The DSP is responsible for fulfilling the obligations as outlined in the client’s program plan. The DSP will prompt or assist, as necessary, to ensure the clients participate in the activities of daily living, in both the home and the community. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed NOVA II is a 26-bed residential program for individuals who are challenged with mental health issues in addition to medical complications. The program goals are successful reintegration into a community-based living arrangement and development of each resident’s maximum capacity for independent functioning. NOVA II residents each have their own bedrooms in large, two-person apartments with shared spaces that include a living room, dining area, kitchen, and two bathrooms. Residents are encouraged to engage in activities of daily living independently, with staff providing assistance with laundry, cleaning, bathing, dressing, and more as needed. In addition, 24-hour nursing staff are available for everything from pain management to wound care to monitoring dietary restrictions. Staff move between apartments throughout the day visiting with residents, encouraging participation in activities, and assuring safety.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED is required, associates or bachelor’s degree is preferred
- Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Prior experience in the human services field, preferred.
- Valid driver’s license
- Subject to employment screenings, including FBI clearance. if applicable
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision of individuals in accordance with the person-centered ISP; supporting someone to work towards outcomes identified in ISP and other Person-Centered Support Plans
- Complete required documentation-
- Administer Medication
- Provide transportation to consumers
- Support consumers in activities of daily living, meal prep, toileting, hygiene, as appropriate
- Assist in Community Integration Activities and access to community Supports including medical appointments, social security access, etc.
- Complete all other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor
Benefits
- Commitment to maintaining a values-based and trauma-informed environment for all
- Comprehensive health care coverage including medical, eye, and dental for qualifying staff
- Retirement savings plan
- Generous paid time off
- On-the-job training
- Commitment to Values: We are committed to the fundamental value of dignity and respect for all human beings, to the empowerment of our consumers and staff, and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of all our partners and those we serve
- Dedication to Wellness: We value and prioritize our employees’ mental, physical, and emotional health by providing free, online fitness classes, nutrition services, counseling sessions, and webinars on various health-related topics
- Investment in Growth: We offer programs and workshops to our staff that support furthering education and the development of leadership skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
