DSP Part Time

New Bern • New Bern, NC

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About The Position

The Direct Support Professional assists and monitors clients with personal care, meals, housekeeping, meal preparation, prescribed medication, diet orders, adaptive equipment, behavior programs, active treatment, and service goals. The role also involves communicating client information with the interdisciplinary team, transporting clients, and supporting their participation in community outings, school, and day program activities. Staff attend scheduled development classes and complete required competency testing. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• North Carolina driver's license.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Successfully complete required competency testing in MANDT, CPR, First Aid, Safe Van Driving, Promotion of Consumer Well Being, Cultural Competency, and Medication Administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist and monitor clients with dressing, bathing, toileting, and other self-care.
• Assist and monitor clients during meals to support family-style dining.
• Assist and monitor clients with housekeeping responsibilities, including clothing care, house cleaning, and yard care.
• Assist and monitor clients in preparing meals and nutritional supplements.
• Assist and monitor clients with administering prescribed medication without error.
• Assist and monitor clients in following prescribed diet orders and using adaptive equipment.
• Implement and follow established behavior programs, data collection practices, and safety procedures.
• Assist and monitor clients with active treatment, including training objectives, data recording, and service goals.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and communicate client information as directed by supervisory staff.
• Transport and monitor clients in company vehicles as directed.
• Assist and monitor clients during community outings.
• Assist and monitor clients during school and day program activities.
• Attend scheduled staff development classes and successfully complete required competency testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Longevity bonus paid on the hire date each year
• Growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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