Direct Support Professional - Supportive Apartments - Full Time - Days
JOB TITLE: Direct Support Professional
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time, Non-Exempt
PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT: Supportive Apartments
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Program Supervisor – Supportive ApartmentsPOSITION SUMMARY: Enables the people we support to lead a self-directed, independent life and maintain their home environment by providing formal instruction, guidance, and support. Areas of assistance include but are not limited to: Shopping, cleaning, banking, exercising, medical appointments, and transportation. Maintains proper documentation of all scheduled visits.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education, Training & Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record and dependable transportation
Preferred Education, Training & Experience:One to two (1-2) years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities, and/or dually diagnosed intellectual developmental disability and mental health disorders.
Any teaching or training experience.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to be available and responsive to “on call" demands
Ability to transport the people we serve in Agency van or personal vehicle
Ability to identify fluctuations in the needs of the people we serve and take appropriate action while demonstrating solid judgment and initiative.
Ability to effectively communicate orally, in writing, telephone, 1-on-1, or in groups
Ability to deal with multiple tasks efficiently and adaptively
Ability to obtain and maintain medication administration certification
Ability to obtain and maintain CPI certification
Ability to react appropriately to emergency or other unusual situations
Ability to conduct fire and evacuation drills
(Caseload and number of weekly visits are determined based on the needs of the individuals.)
SALARY:
$17 per hour starting rate
$17.50 per hour rate of pay following successful completion of medication administration training
$150 stipend per week when on call
SCHEDULE:
Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm