Direct Support Professional - PRN

Join Child Serve as a Direct Support Professional, in this role you will be responsible for supporting children and young adults with daily living and encouraging their independence. Direct Support Professionals work with supervisors, therapists, nursing staff, and families in program development and implementation. Examples include assisting the children and young adults with becoming as independent as possible in personal cares, preparing meals, caring for household, community exposure/involvement, and other life skills areas. Schedule/Where You’ll Be Flexible scheduling How You’ll Make an Impact Support children or young adults in developing independence in personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, and other life skills Provide transportation assistance as needed Administer treatments and medications as appropriate, with knowledge of schedules and dosages Facilitate community involvement through recreational events, shopping trips, volunteer opportunities, and other activities What You’ll Need Previous work with children or adults with disabilities preferred Must be 18 years of age or older Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language Must be willing/able to become an approved driver for ChildServe Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Medication Manager, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certifications helpful Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. Child Serve is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. Child Serve is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr ChildServe