Residential Direct Support Professional Part Time 20-39hr positions

Cwinc; Warren (VT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CWI is seeking a Residential Direct Support professional in Vermont to assist in supervising and supporting participants in the Residential Habilitation Program. You will work under the Residential Manager and Program Director, implementing the Life Plan and program methodologies.

Responsibilities include daily care, safety, documentation, transportation when needed, and participation in reviews and training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Must display professionalism, dependability, and respect for participants, and be capable of handling all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrated competency in first aid/CPR safety procedures and medication administration; CNA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cooperate with President/CEO and staff to achieve organizational goals.
• Work under Residential Manager in carrying out Life Plan objectives.
• Carry out service area methodologies and techniques.
• Supervise participants in routine activities and assist with mobility and safety.
• Promote therapeutic carryover during transit and daily routines.
• Maintain daily records of participant progress and contribute to reviews.

Skills

Professionalism

Dependability

Respect for participants

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA Certification (plus)

Job description

Residential Direct Support professional

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-Time, Part-Time, Per-Diem

Schedule

Several shifts available.

Salary: Salary:

$22.47-$23.60 per hour

POSITION CONCEPT

The Residential DSP will assist the Residential Manager and the Residential Program Director in the programming and supervision of the participants in the Residential Habilitation Program.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Actively cooperate with the President/CEO and other staff members in a joint endeavor in satisfactorily achieving the goals of CWI.
2. Work under the supervision of the Residential Manager in carrying out the objectives of the Life Plan.
3. Carry out the methodologies and techniques of each service area.
4. Supervise participants in routine activities, which may include but is not limited to feeding, lifting, repositioning, assisting in ambulating, execution of exercise programs, physical intervention in behavior programs/crisis, first aid, CPR, medication administration and transportation of the participants.
5. Promote therapeutic carryover for the participants during transit as assigned.
6. Assist participants displaying deficits in the areas of health care, toileting, dressing, showering and feeding, independent living skills, mobility, communication, self help, socialization and adaptive skills.
7. Interact with participants in a therapeutic manner to facilitate social and interpersonal development.
8. Perform general housekeeping duties, laundry, shopping, cleaning, meal preparation, transportation and all other responsibilities to create a positive home environment.
9. Keep daily records of program participants’ progress.
10. Attend and provide input during participant’s reviews and individual participant service plan development.
11. Evaluate participants in specific service areas in conjunction with the Residential Manager and the Individual Services Team.
12. This role may require you to float to other Residential Homes/Programs within the organization as needed to ensure adequate staffing and support
13. Residential DSP’s must be able to raise or lower an object (weighing up to 50 pounds) from one level to another, using hands, arms, and/or shoulders. Includes upward pulling.
14. Our DSP’s must be capable of lunging forward and kneeling for extended periods of time.
15. The Residential DSP must have the physical Stamina to assist with individual care activities and support daily routines.
16. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Residential Manager or Residential Program Director.
17. Take part in any in-service training as offered by the agency and attend meetings as requested.
18. Act in any other capacity as directed by the President/CEO.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Must display Professionalism, dependability, and respect for participants., and be capable of handling all the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Demonstrated competency in first aid/CPR safety procedures, medication administration, a high school diploma or CNA Certification, is considered a plus.

EEO Statement

CWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel like they belong and be their authentic self to thrive in their personal and professional lives. In order to do that, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hair styles), creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, arrest record or status as a victim of domestic violence, familial status, gender/gender expression, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status or any other factor prohibited by law.