DSP - Residential--Nash 2

Appone; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K

Holiday pay

Job summary

Skill Creations, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals to support individuals in our residential facilities. The DSP will assist with daily living, personal care, and medication administration, and help with community activities and appointments.

Hourly pay starts at $17.60 for full-time or part-time positions; back-up/PRN roles pay $17.00 per hour. Full-time staff receive benefits including health, dental, life insurance, holidays, PTO and 401K. Location: SCI-NASH 2.

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 provided.
• Basic computer skills for email and training modules are needed.
• Physically able to lift 50 pounds and stay on feet most of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for individuals with needs in daily living.
• Assist with personal care, medication administration and independent living skills.
• Transport or accompany individuals to activities and appointments.

Skills

Attendance & reliability

Behavior management

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid training

Basic computer skills

Tools

Email and online training platforms

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.

Description

Pay: Full time and Part time $17.60

Available Positions:

Back-up/prn fill in positions available for all 3 shifts. $17.00 per hour.

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. Hourly pay for full and part time DSP positions in residential facilities begins at $17.60 per hour (Back up and PRN Employee Positions are paid $17.00 per hour), 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.

***Please note:While resumes are accepted, the online application and questionnairemustbe 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.

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-NASH 2

This position is currently accepting applications.