Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP 1)

Join our dynamic team teaching daily and independent living skills, providing individual and group counseling, and promoting community integration. The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and a willingness to help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

Requirements

• Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations
• Using effective communication skills & time management skills
• Being a member of a highly effective team (Teamwork within the circle of support)
• Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (Medication, Crisis Management, CPR/First Aid), as well as applying skills
• Ensuring health, wellness and safety by managing crisis situations and providing appropriate supervision of the people we support
• Demonstrating a willingness to assist people with ADLs
• Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, etc.
• Building Positive relationships
• Maintaining a therapeutic environment through a variety of methods: Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making
• Ensuring person centered plans are implemented
• Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing
• Using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid premium for employee Medical/Dental Coverage for full-time positions
• Retirement Plan with matching contributions
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on wireless service, gym membership, & more!!!