Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

• Provide opportunities for community integration.
• Document all day-to-day activities and ensure required documentation is completed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage with individuals, families, coworkers, and outside agencies
• Assist clients in maintaining a clean home
• Ensure  individuals receive their medication and document accurately
• Assist individuals with meal preparation
• Take individuals to their doctor appointments and ensure documentation by providers is completed.
• Work to implement the goals of the individuals.
• Engage with ongoing training requirements, at least 24 hours of annual training required. 
• Exhibit a positive attitude
• Be flexible and a team player
• Promote independence and an everyday life

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Clean driving record
• Reliable transportation
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification (onsite training & certification provided during orientation)
• Medication Administration (onsite training & certification provided during orientation)
• Current Physical and TB test within one year
• Ability to pass a background check, and, if applicable, FBI clearance.
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds
• Ability to complete one-person transfers with a wheelchair
• Ability to provide personal care