DSP - Community

Skill Creations • Asheville, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Professional - Supported Living, North Asheville. Join a well-experienced, enthusiastic team that provides support for a capable adult with autism. Your client and his canine companion require a light amount of oversight rather than much personal attention. The team, including the client and his family, work in a very collegial manner and all the staff have worked with the client for years. A comfortable private bedroom and bath are provided for the sleep portion of the shift. 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 individual's home and/or in a community setting, 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 is expected. Includes working during inclement weather and some holidays.
• Valid Driver's license and acceptable Driving Record
• Criminal Record Check
• Successful completion of course work will be required in CPR/First Aid and Behavior Management.
• Basic computer skills are needed for e-mail, electronic training modules and recording data.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Work occasionally requires balancing, bending, stooping and kneeling.
• The position requires the employee to be on his or her feet most of the time.
• Ability to meet the individual client specific needs

Nice To Haves

• If your idea of a relaxing evening is to spend time with a quiet and thoughtful person who enjoys good food and watching a movie, this might be for you.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall support and care for individuals receiving services from Skill Creations, Inc.
• Work in the individual's home and/or in a community setting, providing one-to-one or group care according to the specific needs of the individuals and their plan(s) of care.
• Assist with personal care, behavioral support, medication administration, job coaching and assistance and/or independent living skills.
• Provide educational opportunities in the areas of communication and recreation/leisure.

What This Job Offers

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