Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Direct Support Paraprofessional  Category Residential Services   Description This position is: 12hrs/wk weekends only Direct Support Workers provide support to persons residing in a variety of residential settings. This staff participates in the daily routine of the home, and provides support for habilitative activities, personal care, health care, and other activities as outlined in the Plan of Care. Essential Job Functions: Assists individuals with daily activities, personal care, home care and maintenance, and transportation. Participates in implementation of person-centered plan; Provides direct interventions to build socialization, behavior management skills, and daily/community living skills; Provides direct interventions to promote adaptive skill learning and development of leisure time interests/activities; Maintains documentation, progress notes, and other data as needed, including incident and accident reports. Communicates with other staff and supervisor on progress, needs, concerns and changes. Demonstrates knowledge of agency policies and procedures. Attends staff meetings as required. Responds to individual safety needs, including reporting significant changes in behavior and health. Provides high quality customer service, serving as a positive representative for the agency with other professionals, families, and the community at large. Performs housekeeping duties as assigned. Prepares meals in accordance with individual dietary needs and preferences. To be considered for this position along with your application you must complete the following online assessment: http://ESUCP.talintelsurveystest.com/main/dsp-pcm   Position Requirements Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution recognized by the state Department of Education. Prefer documented experience with the population to be served. Must have a valid state appropriate drivers license and valid auto insurance along with a good driving record. Complete within specified time period the trainings as required by agency and service model. To be considered for this position along with your application you must complete the following online assessment: http://ESUCP.talintelsurveystest.com/main/dsp-pcm   Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Shift -not applicable-   Position Group Home (IDD) Paraprofessional   Division Residential   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Location Dallas   About the Organization Easterseals UCP has been part of the fabric of North Carolina and Virginia for 75 years. We started in counties all over NC and VA filling gaps and addressing the needs of children and adults with disabilities. Our legacy organizations Easterseals NC, United Cerebral Palsy NC, and Easterseals Virginia joined forces as Easterseals UCP to intentionally work side-by-side with more than 20,000 individuals and their families, providing the broad network of services and support they need to achieve better days. Today we are affiliated with both Easterseals, Inc. and United Cerebral Palsy Inc. Our mission is to create opportunities, promote individual choice, and change the lives of children and adults with disabilities by maximizing their individual potential to live, learn, work and play in their communities.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   SuperVFlg None Specified  HoursPerWk None Specified  This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Group Home Personal Care Assistant (PCA)/ Paraprofessional in Morganton, NC Posted on: 12/10/2018 [Apply Now] Group Home Paraprofessional in Charlotte, NC Posted on: 12/7/2018 [Apply Now] Group Home Paraprofessional in Charlotte, NC Posted on: 12/7/2018 [Apply Now] Group Home Paraprofessional in Charlotte, NC Posted on: 12/7/2018 [Apply Now] Group Home Paraprofessional in Charlotte, NC Posted on: 12/7/2018 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Recruiter in Charlotte, NC Posted on: 10/31/2018 [Apply Now] Autism Technician in Charlotte, NC Posted on: 12/4/2018 [Apply Now] Registered Behavior Technician in Statesville, NC Posted on: 12/7/2018 [Apply Now] Group Home Paraprofessional in Albermarle, NC Posted on: 11/26/2018 [Apply Now] Group Home (Mental Health) Paraprofessional in Albermarle, NC Posted on: 11/29/2018 [Apply Now] Follow us See who works here:

 

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