Direct Support Professional

Direct Support
Bolivar, Brownsville, Jackson
Posted 7 years ago

Must be 21 and have a valid driver’s license

Hours:  8 pm – 8 am on Saturday and Sunday

Assigned Work Site:  2-3 person all male or female home located in Jackson and/or Madison County

Required Job Functions:

  • Assignment will be in supported living homes primarily and community locations as needed.
  • You must complete training on the unique personal needs of all individuals that you are assigned to work with.  No two persons supported require the exact same services or have the exact same needs or interests.  You must interact and respond to each person supported as an individual.
  • Make sure individual specific outcomes and action steps are followed and addressed.
  • Work direct care shifts, as scheduled and required.
  • Must provide quality services while promoting self-reliance and personal choice.
  • Responsible for the health and safety of the persons in their care.
  • In charge of the safe storage, handling and preparation of nutritious food in the homes.
  • Provide assistance to maintain the good health, hygiene, and personal needs of a person.
  • Complete and/or follow-up on the completion of timely documentation needed for incidents, behavior tracking data sheets, accident reports, etc.
  • Advocate on behalf of the person(s) you support, where appropriate.
  • Report medical and/or behavioral incidents as trained/instructed.
  • Perform routine housekeeping (dusting, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, sanitizing kitchen/bath, etc.)
  • Complete all assigned paperwork thoroughly and accurately with timely follow-up on corrections as needed.
  • Provide transportation for individuals as needed.

Job Features

Job CategoryDirect Support
Salary$13.75

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