Residential Direct Support Professional - Per Diem

United Counseling Service; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

United Counseling Service is seeking a Per Diem Direct Support Professional - Residential to assist residents at the South Street Group Home under the Group Home Manager's direction. You will implement Residential Treatment Plans, participate in daily activities, and support group home operations.

Responsibilities include daily skill-building with residents in personal care, independent living, and community involvement, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or related human services field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily skill building with residents relative to personal care, independent living, and community involvement. Ensures compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Assists with treatment plan development and attends staff meetings as directed by supervisor. Provides case management as assigned. Serves as advocate for the residents.
• Maintains all documentation required by policy and procedure. Submits documentation for payroll, client records, incident reports, and other daily functions in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Performs housekeeping and cleaning duties as assigned. Promptly reports problems with facility, furnishings, vehicle, or grounds to supervisor.
• In addition to the above, performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or related human services field preferred

Tools

Typing

Email usage

Job description

United Counseling Service is seeking a Per Diem Direct Support Professional - Residential to assist residents at the South Street Group Home under the Group Home Manager's direction. You will implement Residential Treatment Plans, participate in daily activities, and support group home operations.

Responsibilities include daily skill-building with residents in personal care, independent living, and community involvement, collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, and accurate documentation.