Direct Support Professional -Wed-Sat Back End Night-Entry Level
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional maintains a safe, predictable, and therapeutic living environment for children in care at Andrus while supporting the agency’s mission, vision, core values, and treatment philosophy. The role provides close supervision, counseling, and support during cottage-based activities; plans and implements individual and group initiatives to build children’s skills and self-esteem; ensures children’s basic needs are met; and helps maintain the cottage in a safe, orderly, structured, and clean condition. The Direct Support Professional works as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes recreation therapists, teachers, social workers, and other professionals. The schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. The employer is willing to train the right candidate.
Requirements
- Computer proficiency and ability to navigate the Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to access and use the ADP app on a smartphone or other device.
- Ability to meet the listed physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- CPR/First Aid certification is preferred; in-service trainings are mandatory.
- A valid driver’s license in good standing for at least three years is a plus.
- Multilingual ability is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assure the safety of each resident and the cottage community.
- Actively supervise residents according to their age and level, including by participating with them in scheduled activities.
- Enact the program schedule as written and on time.
- Use all aspects of Sanctuary and trauma-sensitive care in providing services.
- Apply Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques to prevent triggering and escalation, safely manage crises, and support safety and learning afterward.
- Develop skill in Life Space Interviews (LSIs) and conflict resolution, and conduct them for minor conflicts to help prevent larger conflicts.
- Ensure Safety Plans and ICMPs are in place, available to staff, and actively used to guide treatment.
- Communicate and work effectively as part of a team.
- Plan and enact smooth transitions between activities.
- Arrive consistently and on time for assigned shifts, and meet expectations for leave use, professional presentation, and responsibility for assigned tasks.
- Support the organization’s overall strategic plan and adhere to its core values and commitments.
- Participate in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training, including written and verbal testing and evaluation on conducting a proper physical restraint.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off, including four weeks of vacation, holidays, personal time, and sick time
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision benefits
- 401(k) employer contributions
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
