Direct Support Professional — Empower Independence

Community-Services-Group-; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Flexible pay options

401K with employer match

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Wellness opportunities

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Community Services Group is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential or community settings. The role involves assisting with daily living skills, promoting independence, and documenting care in an electronic health record.

Full-time positions include 2nd shift with weekend availability; orientation provided, with mileage reimbursement for travel.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older for residential or community based services.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.
• Administers medication and treatment as permitted under regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships where those we support live, work, or in a community setting, in order to promote and ensure their emotional, physical and personal well-being.
• Assist adults in the development of appropriate life skills necessary to reach their highest level of potential including interaction with others, cooking, housekeeping, money management, personal hygiene, and other skills in appropriate settings.
• Support the individuals' preferences and ensure their interests are honored.
• Actively search for opportunities for those you serve to experience life in their homes and communities based on their hobbies and interests utilizing community resources to promote community integration, independence, and Interdependence.
• Help individuals reach their goals to be more independent by offering guidance, instruction, and role modeling.
• Completes all required documentation including electronic health record in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.
• Collaborates and cooperates with involved agencies, family members, and other service providers; participates in meetings and provides relevant information.
• Provides support and assistance to individuals in arranging for medical care when responsible to do so and follow health care recommendations including individuals to follow all dietary guidelines as recommended.
• Conducts fire drills, manages emergency situations during assigned work shifts, and provides coverage in emergency situations.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Documentation

Medication administration

Job description

Community Services Group is seeking a Direct Support Professional to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential or community settings. The role involves assisting with daily living skills, promoting independence, and documenting care in an electronic health record.

Full-time positions include 2nd shift with weekend availability; orientation provided, with mileage reimbursement for travel.