Direct Support Professional

Hawthorne Foundation; Dalewood (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1500 sign-on bonus for new full-time employees

Paid training provided

Job summary

A community support organization in Dalewood, South Carolina is seeking a Community/Direct Support Professional. In this role, you will provide integral support to individuals with developmental disabilities, assisting them with daily living activities and promoting independence. This position requires a high school diploma or GED. Experience with similar populations is preferred but not required, as paid training is provided. The role offers full-time and part-time shifts, along with a $1500 sign-on bonus for new employees.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with children or adults with developmental disabilities.
• Sensitivity to the needs of all consumers.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for specific group assigned.
• Responsible for implementation and collection of data of daily and weekly programs as assigned by supervisor.
• Assist in accompanying consumers to the medical appointments.

Skills

Experience with children or adults with developmental disabilities

Sensitivity to the needs of all consumers

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Information

• Position Type: Community/ Direct Support Professional
• Date Posted: 7/19/2021
• Location: Dalewood

Sign-On Bonus

• $1500 sign-on bonus for new full-time employees
• $750 on completion of 3 months of employment
• $750 on completion of 6 months of employment

Shift Options

Multiple shift options available: part time, full time, and on call!

About the Role

We seek employees who are energetic, creative, and caring, and those who always see the opportunity in a challenging situation. Join a team where your contributions make a positive difference in someone’s life!

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays an integral role in the lives of the people we support. The DSP will provide direct assistance in all aspects of daily living, enabling the greatest level of independence possible and the best quality of life as one is able to experience. Tasks include providing direct personal care or assistance with: hygiene, housekeeping, laundry, cooking, medication and appointments, behavioral interventions, etc.

Requirements

• HS/GED
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive the agency van
• No prior experience needed (paid training provided)

Benefits

Benefits available for full-time and part-time employees.

Mission

To foster independence, integration, individualization and productivity while enhancing the quality of the lives for the people we serve. Our goal is to enable each and every individual to reach his or her maximum potential in the least restrictive environment by selecting and promoting educational practices that are grounded in research and science—in particular Applied Behavior Analysis—and to assist each and every individual in identifying and realizing his or her own goals. We have multiple locations within Westchester. Hiring for full time, part time, over nights, and on call.

Job Description

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience with children or adults with developmental disabilities
• Sensitivity to the needs of all consumers

Accountability

• Directly accountable to the Residential Manager
• Indirectly accountable to the Supervisor of Community Programs

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for specific group assigned.
• Responsible for implementation and collection of data of daily and weekly programs as assigned by supervisor for each consumer in assigned group.
• Assist in any clerical work (i.e., daily attendance, requisitions, trip lists, graphing data).
• Responsible for carrying out daily schedules as developed and planned.
• Instruct consumers daily in proper hygiene habits.
• Assist in accompanying consumers to the medical appointments and other services needed.
• Participate in the floor management program which includes working with consumers on house and room maintenance to include writing of work orders if needed.
• Ensuring daily evaluations are collected and handed in at the end of the day.
• Assist the Unit Coordinator in the inventory and requisition of clothing and ADL supplies.

General Responsibilities

• Participate in training sessions and in-service meetings.
• Insure that program areas are kept in order.
• Participate in Activities of Daily Living Program.
• Assume additional responsibility when assigned to maintain the quality of care for all individuals.
• Participate in and become certified in the following: CPR, First Aid, SCIP, Medication Administration.
• Follow established Hawthorne Foundation, Inc. and Residential Services policies and procedures.
• Assume additional responsibilities as stated in training program.
• Implement clothing control by making sure each room in the house is clean and dressers are well organized.
• Participate in all recreational programs.
• Assure the safety and welfare of all individuals.
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Responsibilities

• Sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during work hours.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight and hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have personal integrity, be flexible and able to work effectively with other personnel.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.