DSP - Community

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


DSP Position working with one or multiple individuals in the Asheville and Buncombe County surrounding area

Schedule - based on needs of the client(s), open to employee input.

Pay Rate:$ 16/hr

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall support to individuals receiving services from Skill Creations, Inc. The individuals served are affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury and secondary mental health/substance abuse issues. The DSP works in the individual's home and/or in the community providing one-to-one or group care according to the specific needs of the individuals and their plan of care. Examples of the type of duties include assisting the individual with personal care, preparing meals/snacks and assisting with taking medications. The Direct Support Professional also provides training opportunities in the areas of communication, recreation/leisure skills and appropriate behaviors. The DSP transports/accompanies individuals to day programs, work sites and other activities in the community.

Requirements:

• High School graduation Transcript, GED, or University College Transcript
• 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.
• Personal vehicle for transporting clients.
• 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.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, be on one's feet most of the time, and occasionally balance, bend, stoop, and kneel.
• Ability to meet the individual client specific needs

EOE

Position Requirements

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

Location
MRO


This position is currently accepting applications.