Job Description: A Direct Support Professional, or Direct Support Care Professional, cares for individuals experiencing developmental or intellectual disabilities or illnesses. Their main duties include helping patients complete basic housekeeping tasks, transporting patients to appointments or other social outings, and keeping patients safe from potential health hazards in their surrounding environment. Our DSP will also teach life skills and, help people with disabilities learn how to be as independent in life as they can.

Direct Support Professional duties and responsibilities:

Direct Support Professionals work with individuals with mental or developmental disabilities by creating behavior plans, teaching self-care skills, cooking meals, and doing laundry. Additional duties may include:

Assisting clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing and dressing

Completing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, washing dishes, and tidying

Helping plan client appointments and organize a schedule

Organizing with transportation arrangements for appointments

Shopping for groceries and preparing meals that meet specific client dietary needs

Encouraging client engagement in social networks and communities.

Knowledge Skills AND Abilities: Person-centered skills Nurturing personality Integrity and responsibility Confidentiality Effective team skills, interpersonal and communication skills Solid written and verbal skills/ Ability to keep clear and concise records Ability to use good judgment Basic computer skills Knowledge of community resources Able to use web based technology Ability to work flexible hours and schedules, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

Benefits!

Paid Holidays

Work/Family Balance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Low Staff to Client Ratio

Supplemental Medical/Dental/Vision

Requirements:

Must be 18 years or older

Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance

Prefer every other weekend

Must have a high school diploma or GED

CPR Certification (Preferred)

Full-time job available:

$17.00 and Up