On-Call Direct Support Professional – Flexible Schedule

United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina in Columbia, SC is seeking Direct Support Professionals to train and care for residents with multiple disabilities, providing assistance with daily living activities in accordance with ISP goals.

This on-call role offers flexible scheduling, requires lifting up to 50 lb, and includes responsibilities such as transportation, hygiene support, safety checks, meals preparation, and maintaining daily logs to document residents' needs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to push, pull and lift a minimum of 50 lb with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Experience assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Ability to follow ISP goals and support residents in daily activities.
• Reliable transportation and flexible scheduling required.
• On-call shifts with varying hours.

Responsibilities

• Engages residents in activities of choice aligned with ISP goals.
• Provides transportation and supervision for residents as dictated by individual program.
• Records daily activities and needs in the resident log.
• Supports personal hygiene and grooming for residents.
• Cooks and prepares meals and ensures a safe kitchen environment.
• Inspects home for safety at start of shift and reports deficiencies.
• Conducts safety drills as required and follows emergency procedures.
• Ensures confidentiality and respects rights of clients.

Job description

United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina in Columbia, SC is seeking Direct Support Professionals to train and care for residents with multiple disabilities, providing assistance with daily living activities in accordance with ISP goals.

This on-call role offers flexible scheduling, requires lifting up to 50 lb, and includes responsibilities such as transportation, hygiene support, safety checks, meals preparation, and maintaining daily logs to document residents' needs.