Direct Support Professional (Part-Time)

Special Needs Unlimited; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A social support organization in St. George is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. The role requires providing support with daily living skills and promoting community inclusion. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a driver's license, and experience working with individuals with disabilities. Part-time and full-time positions are available, and the job includes flexible shifts during the day and evening.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year's experience working with individuals with disabilities or related education.
• Possess a current Driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living skills including personal care.
• Support individuals to develop social and recreational skills.
• Complete required training and maintain certifications.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to work as a team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 part-time workers work up to 30-hours a week daytime and evening shifts that are available. Full-time positions are available as well.

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.

Special Needs Unlimited, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conforms to the standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act.