Job Description
Job DescriptionLooking for a long-term, reliable, compassionate, motivated, and responsible individual to join our staff at a Level 4i Adult Residential Facility. We support and serve individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. We currently have a part time position available to work as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). The ideal applicant:
- Must be focused and able to implement structure and assist residents with activities of daily living (ADL's).
- Have a positive attitude, friendly, and energetic personality with great patience since this is a behavioral home and we work with behaviors such as verbal aggression, attention seeking, and occasional noncompliance.
- Will be able to follow directions and complete the requests and tasks from management.
The staff member:
- Will be responsible for the cleanliness and laundry needs of the facility along with occasional light cooking.
- Will ensure the care and supervision of residents in any emergency by utilizing appropriate emergency measures.
- Will follow behavioral plans and make appropriate documentation, provide assistance and guidance with daily living activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene reminders and guidance, and assist in medication self-administration, other duties include housekeeping of the facility.
- Will transport and accompany the individuals on outings in the community and to and from doctor’s appointments.
Certifications (recommended but not required):
- DSP 1
- DSP 2
- First Aid/CPR
- Pro-Act/CPI
Shifts Needed to Fulfill: Saturday 8:30am-8:30pm (or 9am-9pm)Sunday 8:30am-8:30pm (or 9am-9pm)
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday 1pm-9pm Some hours during the week may be available. Pay Rate (DOE): $17-$22 / hour