DSP - Residential

Skill Creations, Inc.; Winterville (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Holiday pay

Paid time off

401K

Job summary

Skill Creations, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support individuals in our facilities across North Carolina. The DSP provides care for physical, behavioral, cognitive, and independent living needs, including personal care, medication administration, and community transportation.

Applicants must complete the online application. Full-time and part-time positions are available at SCI-EAST, with a competitive benefits package for employees working 30+ hours weekly.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Criminal Record Check is required.
• Prompt and regular attendance is expected.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• CPR/First Aid and Behavior Management coursework will be required.
• Basic computer skills for e-mail and training modules.

Responsibilities

• Provide care according to each individual’s needs, including personal care and independent living skills.
• Administer medications as directed and monitor health needs.
• Assist with transportation to community activities and appointments.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

About the Organization

Our company was incorporated in 1984 within the State of North Carolina, and opened its doors for business in August of 1985. The company has continually grown to a point where we currently serve more than 600 individuals, and employ more than 1000 people across the state.
Skill Creations is a human services agency that operates three service divisions. The ICF Division provides specialized long-term residential care to 191 individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in 15 different towns in North Carolina. The Community Operations Division provides residential and non-residential services to persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in their home community. The Child Development Division, with two locations in Goldsboro, provides high quality child care and preschool for children ages birth - 5 years. One center also offers after school care through age 12.

Job Description

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for a variety of duties related to providing support and care for individuals living in Skill Creations, Inc. facilities, who have needs in the area of physical medical care, behavioral support, cognitive support and independent living. The Direct Support Professional provides care according to the specific needs of the individuals. This includes but is not limited assistance and education with personal care, medication administration and independent living skills. Direct Support Professionals also help to transport/accompany individuals to activities in the community and to local or out of town appointments.

***Please note: While resumes are accepted, the online application and questionnaire must be completed before a candidate will be considered for any open positions. Applicants who submit only resumes without completing the application will not be considered. Only qualified applicants with complete applications will be contacted regarding open positions.

Pay & Hours

• Full time and Part time: $17.60 per hour
• Back-up/prn fill in positions: $17.00 per hour
• Full Time: 1st: 7:00 am - 3:30pm - 40 hrs (5 days) a week off every other weekend.
• Part Time 1st: 7:00 am - 3:30pm every other weekend. Averages 8 hrs a week.
• Full Time: 2nd Shift: 3:15- 11:45pm- 40 hrs (5 days) a week off every other w/end.
• Part Time 3rd: 11:30pm - 7:30 am every other weekend. Averages 8 hrs a week.
• Part Time: 3rd Shift 11:30pm -7:30 a.m. Averages 8 hrs a week, working every other weekend with an occasional 1 day during the week.
• Back-up/Fill in positions: All 3 shifts, Weekends especially.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited school is required.
• Criminal Record Check
• Prompt and regular attendance for assigned work schedule is expected. Includes working during inclement weather and some holidays.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving is required.
• Course work will be required for successful completion of CPR/First Aid and Behavior Management.
• Basic computer skills are needed for e-mail, electronic training modules and recording data.
• Persons must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and the work occasionally requires balancing, bending, stooping and kneeling. The position requires the employee to be on his or her feet most of the time.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Location SCI-EAST

This position is currently accepting applications.

Benefits

Full time employees (scheduled 30+ hours per week) are offered a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental and life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off and 401K.