Direct Support Professional - Empower Others Daily

Volunteers-of-America-Mid--state; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness program

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

403b retirement plan with matching

Life Insurance (company paid)

All company paid benefits and PTO from

Job summary

Volunteers of America Mid-States in Walton, KY is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care, training and assistance in daily living activities and to uphold consumer rights.

The role involves monitoring safety, assisting with personal care, transportation, and community integration, plus housekeeping and meal tasks as part of a compassionate, team-centered program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred, or commensurate skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the comfort and safety of consumers, ensuring medical, nutritional, and personal care needs are met.
• Interact with consumers in an emotionally supportive and therapeutic manner and reinforce behaviors.
• Provide transportation and assist integration into the community through social activities.
• Perform housekeeping, meal preparation, shopping, and laundry duties.
• Complete cleaning tasks and general maintenance to keep a neat environment.
• Participate in ongoing training programs and mandatory staff meetings.
• Performs all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Volunteers of America Mid-States in Walton, KY is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care, training and assistance in daily living activities and to uphold consumer rights.

The role involves monitoring safety, assisting with personal care, transportation, and community integration, plus housekeeping and meal tasks as part of a compassionate, team-centered program.