Direct Support Professional

Special Needs Unlimited; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A support services provider in Louisiana seeks a Direct Support Professional. This role involves assisting individuals with disabilities in daily living skills and community integration. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, documentation maintenance, and scheduling medical appointments. Qualified applicants should have a high school diploma, a driver's license with insurance, and experience with individuals with disabilities. Full-time positions with rotating 12-hour shifts offer a unique work opportunity and the chance to make a positive impact.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working with individuals with disabilities or a combination of experience and education.
• Possess a current Driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Valid proof of car insurance and annual inspection stickers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living skills including personal care.
• Meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Maintain required progress notes and documentation.
• Assist in scheduling medical appointments.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to work as a team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Looking for a 2nd job? Looking to supplement your current income? Come check us out! We work directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or physical disabilities assisting the individual to become self-sufficient and integrated into his/her community by providing support with daily living including simple household chores and care in a manner that promotes dignity, and physical and mental health wellbeing. The DSP assists the individual to lead a self-directed life while encouraging attitudes and behaviors which enhance community inclusion. Supporting a person with a disability may include at home, work, school, church, and other community places. A DSP also acts as an advocate for the individual supported to communicate their needs, self-expression, and goals. Our DSPs work rotating 12-hour shifts of 7 days on, then 7 days off and also some evening shifts are available. Full-time positions are available. Daytime & overnight positions are available.

Job Duties:

• Complete required program orientation and training, and demonstrate competency.
• Assist with daily living skills including personal care- hygiene, bathing, toileting, dressing, ambulation, and transfer, etc.
• Assist individuals to develop social, recreational, and other independent living skills as appropriate.
• Meal preparation and general light housekeeping (e.g., laundry).
• Maintaining prescribed progress notes, timesheets, and respective documentation of all important events or changes during shifts worked timely, accurately, and legibly.
• Participation in the development of the CPOC/ISP (plan of care and individual support plan).
• Assist in transportation needs for school, work, and community activities when applicable.
• Assist in scheduling medical appointments.
• Maintain First Aid Certification and all other continuing training requirements as defined by agency policies and local or federal regulations.
• Represent the agency in a professional manner (individual supported, community).
• Promote health and well-being and protect individuals from harm.
• Advise the supervisor of all concerns promptly.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a current Driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Valid proof of car insurance and annual inspection stickers.
• A minimum of one year’s experience working with an individual(s) with disabilities or have a combination of work experience and education.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to work as a team player.