Direct Service Worker

North Mississippi Commission on Mental Illness and; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

North Mississippi Commission on Mental Illness and Developmental Disabilities in Oxford, MS seeks a Direct Care Worker to assist individuals in a supervised living program. You will help with daily living skills, socialization, transportation, and community integration under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPI certification or training readiness, and a valid driver's license with insurance. Responsibilities include team participation and ongoing client support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• CPI certified or able to complete CPI training and any DMH/Communicare training.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for individuals in a supervised living program.
• Assist with social self-help, socialization and activities of daily living.
• Support meaningful day activities, community integration, and skill development.
• Monitor and supervise clients at all times during service provision.
• Transport clients to activities and appointments; participate in team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned; work under supervision.

Skills

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPI certification or training

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Description

Responsibilities for Direct Care Worker:

The Supervised Living Direct Support Professional will provide direct care for individuals who are designated as ID/DD who live in the supervised living program.

Services provided will include:

Assistance and acquisition, retention, or improvement in social self-help, socialization, and other adaptive skills that enhance social development and skills in performing activities of daily living (i.e. money management, medication management)

Meaningful day activities for the Individual to include the acquisition and maintenance of skills, building positive social behavior and interpersonal competence, greater independence and personal choice

Community integration activities

Maintain responsibility for monitoring and supervising individuals at all times during service provision, whether in a supervised living home, during transporting, or in the community.

Serve as a member of the Communicare Treatment Team and participate in team meetings as required

Perform other duties as assigned.

Work under the supervision of the Supervised Living Supervisor or other supervisor as designated.

Transport Clients to various activities, appointments, etc.

Requirements

Qualifications for a Direct Care Worker:

High school diploma or GED.

Ability to perform the responsibilities of the job as listed above.

Must be CPI certified or able to complete CPI training and any other training required by DMH and Communicare

Ability to relate positively to individuals who are served through the Supervised Living program and their families.

A current valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and an insurable driving record must be maintained continuously throughout employment. Must be able to provide transportation to individuals being served