Direct Care Support Professional Full Time

Work with us Direct Support Professional Whitsett, NC·Full time Company website Apply for Direct Support Professional DSPs at Peacehaven assist adults with I/DD work towards their individual goals and support their integrated participation in all aspects of daily life.

About Work with us Peacehaven Farm is located on 89 beautiful acres where we aim to build community with people of all abilities through living, work, and play.

Description Peacehaven is searching for a compassionate individual to support adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) — for the role of Direct Support Professional (DSP). These DSPs may work across multiple environments, including within the member home, the community, Residential settings, day programs, and/or our RISE & SHINE program. Reaching Interdependence, Skills, and Employment) and SHINE (SHaring In New Experiences) is a combination full day program of Initial Supported Employment Training and Community Living and Supports.

DSPs at Peacehaven assist adults with I/DD work towards their individual goals and support their integrated participation in all aspects of daily life. The ideal candidate for this position integrates the position's responsibilities in an organic way that fosters autonomy and growth. This role requires trust, collaboration, flexibility, and communication to ensure all members of the Peacehaven community thrive in their learning, working, and playing together.

Document progress of individual(s) supported, incidents, strengths, needs, and other relevant matters via our Electronic Heath Record (EHR), OnTarget, and maintaining other electronic documentation and communication on a daily basis.

Communicate clearly and effectively with family members, work associates, and community members to ensure a positive environment for all.

Work in an immersive and integrated community to support growth and new skill-building while supporting a healthy lifestyle.

Comfort, celebrate, motivate and encourage individuals you are supporting and other team members.

Supporting personal goals such as physical exercise, vocational training, individual food plans, hobbies, social connections, money management and/or performing tasks that encourage an appropriate level of independence.

Transportation to jobs, day programs, outings, activities, routine medical appointments, and any other needs related to the service recipient and their care.

Works with staff, volunteers, and families to assure that the least restrictive environment is available to help individuals grow and flourish and their rights are honored.

Participate in a variety of meetings including Peacehaven staff and training meetings, community life meetings, and other meetings as scheduled. Ability to model and encourage healthy behavior for individuals in social situations, house relationships, facilitating healthy lifestyle choices, and maintaining household cleanliness.

Effective oral and written English communication skills.

Desire to work in an environment where varied beliefs, spiritual, and philosophical backgrounds are respected and encouraged.

Ability to learn about intellectual disabilities, mental health, health disorders, simple nursing care, behavior management strategies, personal hygiene, etc.

Ability to complete and retain necessary training and documentation, with a willingness to obtain additional training (CPR, First Aid, NCI, HIPAA, Client Rights, Bloodborne Pathogens, etc.).

A vehicle to provide transportation when accessing the community with your member.

Discrete and confidential in handling private information.

Valid North Carolina or international driver’s license, and North Carolina auto insurance.

High school or equivalent diploma and be at least 18 years of age.

Applicants need to have healthy strategies for self-care and physical well-being.