Direct Support Professional - Residential, SSGH - Per Diem

UNITED COUNSELING SERVICE OF BENNINGTON COUNTY INC; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

UNITED COUNSELING SERVICE OF BENNINGTON COUNTY INC. seeks a Per Diem Direct Support Professional - Residential to support residents at the South Street Group Home.

You will assist with daily living skills, participate in treatment planning, and maintain accurate records alongside the care team. Responsibilities include direct service activities, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, and housekeeping tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or related human services field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct Service: assist residents with daily skills, respect autonomy and independence.
• Program implementation: participate in treatment planning, attend staff meetings, assist with case management and advocacy.
• Recordkeeping: maintain required documentation and payroll-related records; keep protocols up to date.
• Housekeeping: perform cleaning duties and report facility issues promptly.

Skills

Typing

Email usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work (preferred)

Job description

Description

This role is Per Diem.

Under the direction of the Group Home Manager, the DSP-Residential provides support, skill development and related services to the residents at the South Street Group Home. Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Residential implements Residential Treatment Plans, participate in the day to day activities with the residents, and support the operation of the group home.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

DIRECT SERVICE

• Participates in daily skill building with residents relative to personal care, independent living, and community involvement. Ensures compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures. Uses a manner of speaking consistent with adult interactions that convey respect and encourage independence.

PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND DEVELOPMENT

• Participates as a member of interdisciplinary team. Assists with treatment plan development, attends staff meetings as directed by supervisor. Provides case management as assigned. Serves as advocate for the residents.

RECORDKEEPING

• Maintains all documentation required by policy and procedure. Submits documentation for payroll, client records, incident reports, and other daily functions in an accurate and timely fashion. Maintains medical administration certification. Documents in protocols in an accurate and timely fashion.

HOUSEKEEPING

• Performs housekeeping and cleaning duties as assigned. Promptly reports problems with facility, furnishings, vehicle, or grounds to supervisor.

* In addition to the above, performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or related human services field preferred.

LICENSE REQUIRED:

• Valid driver’s license

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Typing and navigating Email usage