DSP - Residential

Skill Creations•Sanford, NC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides support and care to individuals living in Skill Creations, Inc. residential facilities. Residents may need physical or medical care, behavioral support, cognitive support, and assistance with independent living. Care is provided according to each individual’s specific needs and includes assistance and education with personal care, medication administration, and independent living skills. DSPs also help transport or accompany individuals to community activities and local or out-of-town appointments. Positions are available in Sanford across first, second, and third shifts, with full-time, part-time, and backup/PRN options. Schedules vary by opening and may include alternating weekends. Some positions involve on-call responsibility after additional training. Full- and part-time residential DSP positions start at $17.60 per hour; backup and PRN positions pay $17.00 per hour. Full-time employees scheduled for 30 or more hours per week are offered health, dental, and life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, and a 401(k). Applicants must complete the online application and questionnaire to be considered; submitting a resume alone is not sufficient. Only qualified applicants with complete applications will be contacted about open positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited school.
Criminal record check.
Prompt and regular attendance for the assigned work schedule.
Ability to work during inclement weather and some holidays.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Successful completion of required CPR/First Aid and Behavior Management coursework.
Basic computer skills for email, electronic training modules, and recording data.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to balance, bend, stoop, and kneel occasionally.
Ability to be on one’s feet most of the time.

Responsibilities

Provide support and care to individuals in residential facilities according to their physical, medical, behavioral, cognitive, and independent-living needs.
Assist and educate individuals with personal care, medication administration, and independent living skills.
Help transport or accompany individuals to community activities and local or out-of-town appointments.
For designated on-call positions, complete additional training and fulfill on-call responsibilities for one week every five to six weeks.
Attend assigned work schedules promptly and regularly, including during inclement weather and some holidays.
Complete required coursework for CPR/First Aid and Behavior Management.
Use basic computer skills for email, electronic training modules, and recording data.