We are hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide personalized support to individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges.
Requirements
- Advocate for individuals' human, legal, and civil rights.
- Promote health and safety by supporting wellness initiatives and accident prevention.
- Encourage self-advocacy and empower individuals in making their own choices.
- Facilitate community engagement by accompanying individuals to work, recreational activities, and social events.
- Teach and support independent living skills, including household management and personal care.
- Provide transportation for appointments, errands, and community activities.
- Foster social connections by supporting relationship-building within the community.
- Support informed decision-making regarding living arrangements, employment, and social activities.
- Assist with personal care tasks, such as hygiene, bathing, dressing, and household chores (laundry, cleaning, and decorating).
- Maintain accurate documentation of provided services and support.
- Understand and address challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, using effective advocacy strategies.
- Connect individuals with community resources for career development, education, and volunteer opportunities.
- Encourage effective communication, adapting to individual needs and preferences.
- Assist with medication administration in accordance with state laws and regulations.
- Ensure confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all aspects of care.
Benefits
- Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
