Intellectual Disability - Advanced Direct Support Professional

Key Human Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,003,440 - 35,610,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k)

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Key Human Services is seeking Advanced Direct Support Professionals in North Carolina to provide individualized support for individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism. The role includes creating a healthy home environment, assisting with daily living skills, and advocating for health and wellness.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and relevant experience. Full-time, part-time, and casual positions are available with a competitive compensation of $22.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• One year work experience supporting individuals with challenging medical needs and/or behaviors.
• Successful completion of pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle if required.

Responsibilities

• Support adults by creating a healthy and engaging home setting.
• Teach and assist with daily living skills.
• Advocate for the health and wellness of the people we support.

Skills

Effective communication

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Keystone Human Services is currently seeking Advanced Direct Support Professionals to join our team in providing individualized, person-directed support in the areas of intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism. Our work focuses on inclusion and building communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and fully participate in everything society has to offer.

Responsibilities

• Support adults by creating a healthy and engaging home setting
• Teach and assist with daily living skills
• Assist with personal care
• Advocate for the health and wellness of the people we support
• Administer medications and perform delegated nursing tasks under the supervision of a nurse
• Monitor health conditions and respond to emergencies following protocols and implementing behavior support plans

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year work experience supporting individuals with either challenging medical needs and/or behaviors or dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and mental health
• Effective communication and proficient computer skills
• Successfully complete and maintain all required certifications and training mandated by regulations and additional specialized medical and/or behavioral health trainings necessary
• Valid driver’s license and, depending on work location, may be required to have daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Career advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• More

Employment Details

Full time, Part time, and Casual positions available. Compensation: $22.25 per hour.

Discrimination Policy

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.