Direct Support Professional - Community Based.
Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour
Schedule of Hours: 15-20 hours/week with occasional respite in Clyde.
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 individual’s home and/or in a community setting, 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. Starting pay is $16.00 per hour for Full and Part time DSP positions depending on service provided ($16.00 per hour for all back up/PRN positions).
The Opportunity:
Join our agency, Skill Creations, Inc. and become a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and spend time working with a young woman in her home assisting with personal care and insuring her health and saftey. Lifting required.
Location/Environment:
Clyde
Hours and Compensation:
15-20 hours/week with occasional respite. Lifting required - full care. $16.00/hour.
Training/Position Requirements:
Paid training through Skill Creations, Inc. a North Carolina-based non-profit agency. A high school diploma or GED from an accredited school is required, a valid driver's license and driving record that meets the agency's insurability standards is essential. Onboarding will include CPR/First Aid and a variety of online modules that meet mandated requirements for Direct Support Professionals. Basic computer skills are needed for e-mail, electronic training modules and recording data.
Creating life skills with those we serve is our motto. We believe providing a supportive environment and teamwork is key to everyone's success!
***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 completing the application will not be considered... Only qualified applicants with complete applications will be contacted.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED from an accredited school
- 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
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