Direct Support Professional - (Awake Overnight)

United Needs and Abilities; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

United Needs and Abilities, Inc. in Salisbury, MD seeks caring individuals to assist people with developmental disabilities in their homes and in the community as Awake Overnight Staff. You will implement and document care plans, monitor medications, and support independent living skills.

This full-time role requires weekend shifts (Thu-Sun 11pm-9am), valid driver's license, and willingness to attend required training. Benefits include health, dental, vision, PTO, and a 401(k).

Responsibilities

• Implement and document the Individual Plan, Nursing Care Plan and the Individual Behavior Management Plan (when indicated).
• Attend meetings as indicated by the UNA Program Coordinator.
• Ensuring all consumer medications are readily available for distribution
• Assist in the general maintenance of the residence and vehicle, which includes but is not limited to:
• Keep the house stocked with food and supplies
• Arrange for routine oil changes and repairs with Appointment Coordinator.
• Keep the interior and exterior of the home and vehicle clean.
• Notify the Program Coordinator of any problems or needed repairs.
• Repair or replace small items (example, light fixture globe, broken mop)
• Attend in-service training, as indicated and required by regulations.
• Assist clients in learning independent living skills.

Job description

Description

Job description

Seeking caring people to work with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities in their homes and in the community. (Awake Overnight Staff)

Major Responsibility:

• Employee will be an integral part of the UNA team and will be directly responsible for implementation and documentation of the Individual Plan, Nursing Care Plan and Individual Behavior Management Plan (when indicated).

Must be able to work Weekends

• Implement and document the Individual Plan, Nursing Care Plan and the Individual Behavior Management Plan (when indicated).
• Attend meetings as indicated by the UNA Program Coordinator.
• Ensuring all consumer medications are readily available for distribution
• Assist in the general maintenance of the residence and vehicle, which includes but is not limited to:
• Keep the house stocked with food and supplies
• Arrange for routine oil changes and repairs with Appointment Coordinator.
• Keep the interior and exterior of the home and vehicle clean.
• Notify the Program Coordinator of any problems or needed repairs.
• Repair or replace small items (example, light fixture globe, broken mop)
• Attend in-service training, as indicated and required by regulations.
• Assist clients in learning independent living skills. .

Pay and Benefits

• Benefit Conditions: Only full-time employees eligible
• Benefits: 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Vision insurance

Requirements

Specific Work Requirements:

(Awake Overnight Thursday - Sunday 11pm to 9am)

Must be able to work the following shifts.

11pm to 9am

Training required during weekdays.

Standard driver's license with a good driving record required.