Compassionate Direct Support Specialist

Volunteers of America Mid-States

Florence (KY)

Sur place

USD 19 000 - 25 000

Plein temps

14 jours+

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Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403b retirement plan

Paid time off from day one

Life Insurance (company paid)

Résumé du poste

Volunteers of America Mid-States in Walton, KY is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care, training and assistance with activities of daily living for individuals with developmental disabilities. The role upholds consumer rights and promotes independence in daily routines.

The position reports to the Home Manager and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness programs, retirement options, and ongoing staff development opportunities through VOA

Qualifications

High School diploma or general equivalency diploma preferred, or commensurate skills.
Demonstrate the ability to adequately read, write and understand the English language.

Responsabilités

Monitor the comfort and safety of consumers’ served, while ensuring that the medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are being met.
Interact with consumers in an emotionally supportive and therapeutic manner, and practice effective techniques for reinforcing consumers’ behaviors.
Provide transportation and assist consumers with integration into the community by accompanying them to social and other activities of choice.
Perform general housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, and laundry duties.
Complete assigned cleaning tasks and general maintenance on a routine basis in order to maintain a neat and clean environment.
Participate in all required on-going training programs and attend all mandatory staff meetings.
Performs all duties as assigned by supervisor.