Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Floater/DSP;Asheville/Buncombe Area  About the Organization Our company was incorporated in 1984 within the State of North Carolina, and opened its doors for business in August of 1985. The company has continually grown to a point where we currently serve more than 600 individuals, and employ more than 1000 people across the state. Skill Creations is a human services agency that operates three service divisions. The ICF Division provides specialized long-term residential care to 191 individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in 15 different towns in North Carolina. The Community Operations Division provides residential and non-residential services to persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in their home community. The Child Development Division, with two locations in Goldsboro, provides high quality child care and preschool for children ages birth - 5 years. One center also offers after school care through age 12.   Description Floater/DSP Position working with multiple individuals in the Asheville and Buncombe County surrounding area Schedule - Flexibility it will be a must for this particular position Pay Rate:$ 18/hr ... the hours will be based on the needs of the clients you will be working with, some weeks part-time some full-time The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall support to individuals receiving services from Skill Creations, Inc. The individuals served are affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury and secondary mental health/substance abuse issues. The DSP works in the individual’s home and/or in the community providing one-to-one or group care according to the specific needs of the individuals and their plan of care. Examples of the type of duties include assisting the individual with personal care, preparing meals/snacks and assisting with taking medications. The Direct Support Professional also provides training opportunities in the areas of communication, recreation/leisure skills and appropriate behaviors.  The DSP transports/accompanies individuals to day programs, work sites and other activities in the community. ***Please note: While resumes are accepted, the online application MUST be completed before a candidate will be considered for any open positions. Applicants who submit only resumes without fully completing the application will not be considered for any open positions because their application will be locked as incomplete. Only applicants with fully complete and qualified applications will be contacted about open positions. Requirements: High School graduation or University College Transcript Prompt and regular attendance for assigned work schedule is expected. Includes working during inclement weather and some holidays. Valid Driver’s license and acceptable Driving Record Criminal Record Check Successful completion of course work will be required in CPR/First Aid and Behavior Management. Basic computer skills are needed for e-mail, electronic training modules and recording data. Persons must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and the work occasionally requires balancing, bending, stooping and kneeling. The position requires the employee to be on his or her feet most of the time. Ability to meet the individual client specific needs EOE   Position Requirements   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time   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.   Location MRO   This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category DSP - Community--AS in Morganton, NC Posted on: 4/29/2024 [Apply Now] DSP - Community--JD in Morganton, NC Posted on: 4/29/2024 [Apply Now] DSP - Community--SF in Morganton, NC Posted on: 4/29/2024 [Apply Now] DSP - Community in Goldsboro, NC Posted on: 4/22/2024 [Apply Now] DSP - Community in GOLDSBORO, NC Posted on: 4/22/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles DirectSupportProfessional - Hendersonville/Henderson County Area in Asheville, NC Posted on: 1/23/2023 [Apply Now] DirectSupportProfessional, Summer Temp FT ASHEVILLE in Asheville, NC Posted on: 4/1/2024 [Apply Now] AFL/DSP; Buncombe County in Asheville, NC Posted on: 4/1/2024 [Apply Now] Direct Support Professional in McDowell County in Marion, North Carolina Posted on: 7/21/2022 [Apply Now] AFL in Burke, Caldwell & Catawba Counties in Morganton, NC Posted on: 7/21/2022 [Apply Now]

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