Resident Support & Behavior Specialist

Lutheran Services Carolinas; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Free medical insurance option

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Lutheran Services Carolinas is seeking a Direct Service Professional (DSP) in Columbia, SC to support residents with daily tasks, meals, and transportation. The role involves prompting residents to attend appointments, monitoring behavior, and providing emotional support within a residential setting.

Responsibilities include medication distribution, documentation, and teamwork with the treatment staff to implement residential plans.

Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma or GED with one year experience in human services; BA/BS with no experience.
• Experience: See Education requirement. Job-specific training required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Supervises residents according to accountability levels.
• Assists in preparing scheduled meals and snacks for residents.
• Distributes proper medications and supplements to residents.
• Drives residents to school, work, appointments and activities when needed.
• Provides emotional support for residents.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma or GED

BA/BS with no experience

Job description

Lutheran Services Carolinas is seeking a Direct Service Professional (DSP) in Columbia, SC to support residents with daily tasks, meals, and transportation. The role involves prompting residents to attend appointments, monitoring behavior, and providing emotional support within a residential setting.

Responsibilities include medication distribution, documentation, and teamwork with the treatment staff to implement residential plans.