Direct Support Professional / Dual Diagnosis

Glenwood; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenwood is looking for Direct Support Professionals in Birmingham, Alabama, to provide care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role focuses on direct care, support, and creating a positive living environment for residents.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, be at least 18 years old, and possess a valid Alabama driver's license. CPR and first aid certification are also required. Join a committed team making a difference!

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Must maintain state regulatory certifications.
• Experience handling physical aspects of caregiving.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for individuals based on their care plans.
• Assist with daily living tasks including toileting and transportation.
• Document care and maintain the home environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Ability to work in a group home setting

Education

High school degree/GED

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 150 GLENWOOD LN, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Any

Overview

Do you have a passion for caring for people and making a difference in someone’s life? Do you have a heart to serve others? If so, then we have a career for you. Glenwood is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to work in our Residential Services programs making a positive impact in the lives of children and adults with a dual diagnosis – intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) alongside mental health conditions (MI). Our DSPs are the heartbeat of our organization. They provide service to our individuals in a caring, compassionate, and professional manner, with a positive attitude. Our DSPs work various shifts from 8 to 12 hours (day and overnight), and weekends.

Primary Job Functions

• Provide direct care for the individuals served, following resident's Individual Plan of Care (IPC), policies and procedures, emphasizing non-averse, positive programming and interactions.
• Provide support services for residents, staff, and facility.
• Assisting with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs.
• Transport/accompany residents to/from school, dining facility, planned activities and scheduled appointments.
• Safely operate and maintain facility vehicle(s) as qualified and required.
• Documentation of care, services, and daily activities in a timely manner.
• Responsible for cultivating and sustaining a healthy environment in the home(s), as well as maintenance of the home, property.
• Performing home management functions such as light housekeeping.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company.
• Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time.
• Must maintain state regulatory certifications, as required by state/program requirements.
• Medication Administration as required by state/program requirements.

Qualifications

• High school degree/GED equivalent required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Valid Alabama driver's license and must be insurable through the agency’s insurance carrier.
• Must be cleared through the Dept. of Human Resources Child/Adult Abuse & Neglect Registry as well as the ABI/FBI and pass all required pre-employment and background screening.

Additional Requirements

• Must be certified or certifiable in CPR, 1st Aid, Managing Crisis Safety (MCS), and MAC.
• 18 years of age or older.

Glenwood is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants, without regard to consideration of or discrimination against race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition or characteristics, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, veteran status or any other classification prohibited by applicable local, State, or Federal laws.