Day Program Direct Support Professional

Amivie, LLC; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Amivie, LLC seeks Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals in Moyock, NC and surrounding areas with daily living activities, medication administration after training, and community integration. You will provide compassionate, person-centered care while ensuring privacy and safety.

Responsibilities include documentation in the EHR, meal preparation, and supporting individualized goals, with a focus on dignity, rights, and respectful engagement within the team and community settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must successfully complete all background checks.
• Must successfully complete health screening (TB screening).

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) based on individual needs and plan.
• Administer prescribed medications upon completion of training.
• Safely transport individuals in company approved vehicles for community integration.
• Complete all required documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) timely.
• Prepare meals and snacks provided by the individual and/or family.
• Assist individuals with goals documented in the individualized support plan.
• Engage with individuals in the day program and community.
• Uphold and advocate for individual rights and HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and report maintenance concerns.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Overview

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DSPs play an important part in helping the people we serve live their best lives with meaning and dignity. DSPs are representatives of Amivie and are expected to create and maintain professional, positive, and nurturing relationships with person served and established support systems. It’s important that DSPs must be comfortable and willing to be a vital part of providing individualized care to those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs); (i.e. toileting, feeding, etc.) based on individual needs/person centered plan.
• Administer prescribed medication(s) to identified individual(s) upon completion of training.
• Safely transport individuals(s) in company approved vehicles. (Vehicles can be a 6-15 passenger van depending on the program) for community integration
• Complete all required documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) timely.
• Prepare meals and snacks provided by the individual and/or family.
• Assist the individual(s) with goal completion as documented in the individualized support plan.
• Actively engage with the individuals in the day program and community.
• Uphold, respect, and advocate for individual rights at all times.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain the confidentiality and privacy of the individual's information at all times.
• Adhere to company policies and core values to foster a professional and supportive environment.
• Maintain the health and safety of all individuals while promoting independence and showing the individual's respect.
• Establish and uphold appropriate professional boundaries in all interactions, ensuring that relationships remain ethical, objective, and focused on individual and organization goals.
• Ensure cleanliness of the facility and report any maintenance concerns immediately.
• Must be proficient with technology.
• Must remain awake and alert for the duration of all shifts.
• Must be able to perform physical demands of the position (i.e. lifting, transfers).
• Other duties as assigned.

Training Requirements:

Ensure all certifications and training requirements and renewals are met on time to maintain compliance. Including but not limited to:

• CPR/FA
• Reactive Strategies/Interventions
• Medication Administration

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma)
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license in good standing
• Must have a reliable transportation
• Must successfully complete all background checks
• Must successfully complete health screening (TB screening)

(may vary based on State/Program requirement)

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Amivie provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.