Direct Support Professional - Group Home Caregiver - Part Time

Direct Support Professional/Floater
Employment Community Support Services Requisition Number: DIREC001034
Part-Time Rate: $22 USD per hour
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing direct services for adults who reside at Ada S McKinley Community Living Houses to ensure they are healthy and safe, and learning skills that will enable them to be contributing members of their home and the local community. The DSP utilized the trained techniques to assist individuals with completing personal tasks, maintaining a clean-living environment, and assisting them as needed while in the community. Reports To: Residential Home Manager
Implements and documents each person's progress toward formal and informal goals and objectives as outlined in each person's Individual Service Plan (ISP).
Ensures each person completes their personal hygiene and grooming tasks and provides additional assistance as needed.
Transports individuals in Ada S McKinley Community Living Services van and accompanies them to necessary community outings, including shopping for groceries, and personal items and participation in recreational activities, and religious services of their choice.
Maintains annual certification in First Aid and CPR.
Successfully completes Ada S McKinley required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Ada S McKinley policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor.
Successfully completes the Medication Administration Training and maintains the ability to pass medications.
This position requires a high school diploma or general education equivalent.

• A valid driver's license, working vehicle, car insurance and a good driving record are required.
• The selected candidate must be 18 + years old.
• Requires 6 months of DSP / CNA / Caregiver / Customer service experience with an interest in working with disabled individuals.
• This position requires the individual demonstrate the experiences, beliefs, attitude and awareness that indicate cultural sensitivity to the client population served.

This position requires the individual possess the ability to partner with clients individually and/or in family to help them mobilize resources and build resilience.
This position requires the individual possess an understanding of evidence-informed practices, engagement strategies, boundary setting, concurrent documentation, working in a community setting, organizing, motivational interviewing, and family systems.
The employee frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working with persons served and handling office, medical, or household equipment. The employee is subject to assist and support up to 50 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a reoccurring basis. Must have the ability to perform CPR and First Aid.
Environmental Conditions: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed in an office or classroom environment.
Requires 6 months of DSP / CNA / Caregiver / Customer service experience with an interest in working with disabled individuals.