Residential Direct Support Professional - FT Overnights

Southeastern Directions for Life; United States; In loco; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Southeastern Directions for Life is looking for a full-time Residential Direct Support Professional. In this role, you will support individuals with developmental disabilities, helping them lead self-directed lives and integrate into the community.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living skills, health maintenance, and medication administration. Applicants must have a high school diploma, a current driver's license, and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Competenze

• Must have a current driver's license and car insurance.
• Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check.
• Flexibility during emergencies and inclement weather is required.

Mansioni

• Assist individuals with daily living skills development.
• Provide support for health maintenance and personal care.
• Encourage self-expression and community integration.

Conoscenze

Self-care teaching

Communication skills

Community inclusion advocacy

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Southeastern Directions for Life has an opening for a full-time overnight position available for a Residential Direct Support Professional. Our mission is 'empowering people to discover their directions for life in a changing world.' This position consists of 1 to 4 overnights with an occasional contact evening shift. The individual would be working in one of our group home settings with individuals with developmental disabilites.

JOB SUMMARY:

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) assist people we serve to lead self-directed lives and to be in and part of the community. They encourage attitudes & behaviors that enhance community inclusion. May act as an advocate for the individual in communicating their needs, self expression, & goals. DSPs work directly with the people we serve teaching them self-care, social, and communication skills. Depending on the needs of the people we support, DSPs provide assistance with daily living skills development, health maintenance, medication administration, personal care, and behavioral development. DSPs advocate and provide supports to assist individuals to be fully integrated into community life. Southeastern operates 24/7, 365 days a year. Must be able to work weekends and holidays when necessary. Flexibility during emergencies and inclement weather is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent. Must have a current driver's license, car insurance, and a driving record acceptable to Southern’s insurance provider. Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check to include fingerprinting, Dept. of Social Services Central Registry check, Motor Vehicle background check, and drug screening.

SEBH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.