DSP - Community Based in a Supported Living Setting

Description:
Direct Support Professional - Community Based in a Supported Living Setting

Starting Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour

Schedule of Hours: -Saturdays and Sundays 8am-8pm

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for a variety of duties related to the provision of overall support and care for individuals receiving services from Skill Creations, Inc. Those that Skill Creations Inc. Serves in this capacity are individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury and secondary mental health/substance abuse issues. The DSP works in the individual’s home and/or in a community setting, providing one-to-one or group care according to the specific needs of the individuals and their plan(s) of care. The Direct Support Professional may assist with personal care, behavioral support, medication administration, job coaching and assistance and/or independent living skills. The Direct Support Professional also provides educational opportunities in the areas of communication and recreation/leisure.  Starting pay is $16.00per hour for Full and Part time DSP positions depending on service provided ($16.00 per hour for all back up/PRN positions).

***Please note: While resumes are accepted, the online application must be completed before a candidate will be considered for any open positions. Applicants who submit only resumes without completing the application will not be considered... Only qualified applicants with complete applications will be contacted.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited school
• 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
• 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.
• Persons must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and the work occasionally requires balancing, bending, stooping and kneeling. The position requires the employee to be on his or her feet most of the time.
• Ability to meet the individual client specific needs