Residential Direct Support Professional (Per Diem) – Empower Lives

Ucsvt; Bennington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

UCS Vermont is seeking a Direct Support Professional - Residential, SSGH - Per Diem to provide support and skill development for residents at the South Street Group Home. This on-call role contributes to day-to-day activities and treatment plan implementation under supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and basic computer skills including typing and email usage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred in psychology or social work.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Typing and navigating Email usage is required for daily duties.

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily skill building with residents relative to personal care, independent living, and community involvement. Ensures compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures. Uses a manner of speaking consistent with adult interactions that convey respect and encourage independence.
• Participates as a member of interdisciplinary team. Assists with treatment plan development, 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. Maintains medical administration certification. Documents in protocols 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.

Skills

Typing and email navigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

UCS Vermont is seeking a Direct Support Professional - Residential, SSGH - Per Diem to provide support and skill development for residents at the South Street Group Home. This on-call role contributes to day-to-day activities and treatment plan implementation under supervision.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and basic computer skills including typing and email usage.