DSP - Community--CC/Morganton Day Program

Skill Creations•Morganton, NC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 day program or community 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, including during inclement weather and some holidays.
Valid Driver’s license and acceptable Driving Record
Criminal Record Check
Successful completion of course work in CPR/First Aid and Behavior Management.
Basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic training modules and recording data.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the individual client specific needs.

Nice To Haves

Work occasionally requires balancing, bending, stooping and kneeling.
The position requires the employee to be on his or her feet most of the time.

Responsibilities

Provide overall support and care for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury and secondary mental health/substance abuse issues.
Provide one-to-one or group care in a day program or community setting.
Assist with personal care.
Provide behavioral support.
Administer medication.
Provide job coaching and assistance.
Assist with independent living skills.
Provide educational opportunities in communication and recreation/leisure.
Meet individual client specific needs including Personal Care and Hygiene, providing access to the community, building and maintaining skills and engaging clients in meaningful day activities.