Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Louise's Promise Residential Homes are seeking compassion and dependable Direct Support Professional to provide care and supervision to individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism in a licensed residential setting. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides hands on personal care, including bathing, feeding, toileting, grooming, and hygiene.

Assist individuals with daily living skills and community participation

Provide one-to-one supervision when required and maintain line-of-sight supervision throughout the shift

Provide three to one supervision when required and maintain line-of-sight supervision throughout the shift

Transport individuals and accompany them to medical appointments, day programs, community outings, and personal activities

Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of individuals served at all times 

Accurately follow care plans, behavior support plans, agency policies

Maintain required documentation and incident reporting per Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) guidelines

Schedule Requirements

M ust be able to work weekends

Overtime may be required

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 20 years of age or older

High school diploma preferred, GED accepted

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record

Ability to pass ADMH background checks, drug screening, and TB testing

Ability to provide physical assistance as required 

Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred but not required (training provided)

Work Environment

Residential home setting

May required lifting, standing, walking, and physical assistance

Minimal cooking skills required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Louise's Promise Residential Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all Alabama state and federal employment laws, including ADMH regulations.

We are a company that provides a lifestyle of stability with loving caregivers, learning opportunities, good healthy cooking and exciting adventures for the individuals we serve. We are Certified with the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Development Disabilities.

Company Description

We are a company that provides a lifestyle of stability with loving caregivers, learning opportunities, good healthy cooking and exciting adventures for the individuals we serve. We are Certified with the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Development Disabilities.