Overnight Direct Support Specialist

Sevita; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sevita, including ResCare Community Living, provides home and community-based services to empower individuals to live well. As a Direct Support Professional, you will support residents in a program unit, helping with daily living, health maintenance, and community integration.

You will document progress, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with families and case managers. Requirements include a high school diploma, 18+, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of experience in human services preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Working knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development.
• Assist with daily activities: Personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality.
• Makes cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual served and according to their choice / preference.
• Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers; greets family members and other visitors; implements Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; reports medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality, respects the rights of persons being served, according to applicable the bill of rights; practices universal precautions; assists individuals in exercising their rights.
• Accompany individuals to medical appointments if needed; relays orders and information to and from medical providers; follows individual health care directives.
• Correctly follows procedures in utilizing medical equipment; reports malfunction or disrepair.
• Prepares or supports individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice; monitors mealtime and correctly implements any dining plans.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six months of experience in human services preferred

Must be 18 years of age

Working knowledge of computers

Tools

Valid driver's license

Vehicle insurance

Car registration

Job description

Sevita, including ResCare Community Living, provides home and community-based services to empower individuals to live well. As a Direct Support Professional, you will support residents in a program unit, helping with daily living, health maintenance, and community integration.

You will document progress, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with families and case managers. Requirements include a high school diploma, 18+, and a valid driver's license.