Residential Staff/Direct Support

Southeastern Directions for Life; United States; On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Directions for Life is seeking a Direct Support Professional to join their team. This role involves assisting individuals with developmental disabilities in a group home setting, promoting self-directed living and community involvement. The position offers competitive pay starting at $18.00 per hour, moving to $19.00 per hour with medication training.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma/GED and be willing to work evening shifts and weekends. Southeastern is an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering individuals.

Qualifications

• Must have a current driver's license and car insurance.
• Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check including fingerprinting.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with self-directed living and community integration.
• Provide support in daily living activities and medication administration.
• Teach self-care and social skills.

Skills

Self-care skills

Communication skills

Social skills

Health maintenance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Do you like making a difference and having fun while working? Southeast Directions for Life has an immediate opening for a full-time or part-time Direct Support Professional to work in one of our group home settings with individuls with developmental disabilities. Southeast's mission is 'empowering people to discover their directions for life in a changing world.'

This position starts at $18.00 an hour, moving to $19 an hour when med trained. Evening hours are 2pm-10pm, 3 nights a week and every other weekend.

JOB SUMMARY

Our mission is to 'educate and support individuals to discover their directions for life'. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are key role models for the individuals who receive services from Southeast Directions for Life. DSPs assist individuals to lead self-directed lives, assist individuals in becoming an active part of their community, advocate for the individuals served to communicate their needs and goals, and work directly with individuals to teach them self-care, social skills, and communication skills. DSPs provide assistance with activities of daily living, skills development, health maintenance, medication administration, personal care, and behavioral development. Must be able to work weekends and holidays when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED. Must have a current driver's license, car insurance, and a driving record acceptable to Southeast’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.