DSP - Mars Hill PT

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


Direct Support Professional - Mars Hill


$16/hr, 5-12hrs/wk (more hours available in Asheville, if desired! Please specify in application.)

Seeking meaningful employment?


Become a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Skill Creations, Inc., a nonprofit agency helping people with disabilities meet their personal goals. The DSP works in the individual's home and/or in a community setting, providing care according to the specific needs and goals of the individuals.

Description:
Provide part-time support to a college student at Mars Hill. He is interested in history, theatre, and expanding his social circle on campus. His values include his independence and his Christian faith. His health and safety requires specific monitoring due to medical complexity.

Duties will include:

• Helping with schoolwork-- overseeing use of dictation software, making corrections for accuracy. Uploading textbook pages to dictation software.
• Preparing food, ensuring safety during mealtimes.
• Assisting with maintainance of living space.
• Providing support with fine motor skills, communication, and conversational skills.
• Ensuring health and safety.

Requirements:

• High School, GED, or College Transcript from an accredited school.
• Valid NC Driver's license and acceptable Driving Record.
• Criminal Record Check.
• Completion of paid training in CPR/First Aid and Behavior Management.
• Basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic training modules, and data recording.
• Ability to remain on one's feet most of the time.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, and to occasionally balance, bend, stoop, and kneel.
• Prompt and regular attendance. Includes working during inclement weather and some holidays.
• Ability to meet client-specific needs.

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Location
MRO


This position is currently accepting applications.