Direct Support Professional - Residential, SSGH - Per Diem

Ucsvt; Bennington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ucsvt is seeking a DSP-Residential for a per diem role at the South Street Group Home. You will participate in daily skill-building activities, support residents with personal care and independence, and assist with treatment plans under the guidance of the Group Home Manager.

The position involves documentation, scheduling, and adherence to policies. A high school diploma is required; a related bachelor’s degree is preferred. Valid driver’s license is also required.

Qualifications

• Typing and email usage are required computer skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; a related degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily skill building with residents for personal care, independence, and community involvement.
• Assists with treatment plan development and attends staff meetings as directed by supervisor; provides case management as assigned.

Skills

Email usage

Typing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or related human services

Tools

None

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