1619 - Direct Support Professional

BlueGreen Alliance Inc; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

BlueGreen Alliance Inc in Fort Smith, AR is seeking part-time DSPs to support individuals and families at home, assisting with daily living activities such as meal prep, medication administration and personal care.

You will accompany clients on community outings or provide transportation, and contribute to therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to maximize quality of life.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
• Pass a background check, reference check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home assistance with activities of daily living, including meal preparation and planning.
• Administer medications and provide personal care.
• Facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings or providing transportation.
• Support therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Come join our team. It’ll be the hardest job you’ll ever love!

Bost is excited to announce that we are seeking part time DSPs to work directly with individuals and their families to help support and maximize the individual’s quality of life by providing in home assistance with activities of daily living, such as meal preparation and planning; medication administration; and personal care. DSPs also facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community or providing transportation to work or other activities. In addition, DSP’s support therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance the quality of life.

Workdays/Hours: Thursday through Friday 2:00 PM-10:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM-8:00 PM

Pay Rate:1:1 Rate: $14.00/hour

Group Rate: $16.00/hour

EOE/M/F/Disability/Veteran

Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance
• Pass a background check, reference check and drug screening

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted