Direct care support specialists will provide direct services to participants at an Adult Day Health program working with adults with various medical and psychological needs. Responsibilities include supporting participants' activities of daily living, organizing and implementing recreational activities, developing professional and supportive relationships with participants and providing informal counseling and guidance with a person-centered focus. Hours Monday- Friday 8am-4pm. Springfield locations.

Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience; strong interpersonal skills; empathy for others; demonstrated commitment to serving those with significant needs; ability to work well within a team model and independently. Computer skills necessary. Must have a current driver's license and ability to be certified in CPR and First Aid. All candidates must complete and pass background record screening process Bilingual preferred.

Education

• High School or better

Skills

• CPR Certif, Current
• First Aid Certif, Current
• Medication Admin, Current

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)