JOB DESCRIPTION:

The role of the HCBS direct support professional is multifaceted and requires a variety of skills and values. The following represents what to expect in one’s practice as a HCBS direct support professional. Direct support professionals assist people who need support to lead self-directed lives and participate fully in their communities. Direct support professionals recognize the unique gifts, preferences and needs of each person supported. They partner with them in making informed decisions and everyday choices about their finances, well-being, relationships, and employment. Direct support professionals will use knowledge, skills (competencies), and values (NADSP Code of Ethics) to guide their work and provide quality services. Direct support professionals continue to learn and develop their professional abilities through ongoing in-service and self-directed education and training. Direct support professionals understand that quality services occur at the point of interaction with the people that they support. Direct support professionals realize that their role includes being a mentor and a facilitator. Direct support professionals inform the people they support regarding their responsibilities and advocate with them for their valued role in society. Direct support professionals empower people they support to have meaningful relationships with friends, their families, and promote integration and inclusion in all our nation’s communities. Direct support professionals respect the privacy and rights of the people they support and commit to promote their physical and emotional well-being.

JOB TYPE: HCBS

JOB LOCATION: In home and community

NUMBER OF POSITIONS OPEN: Multiple

SHIFTS NEEDED:

• Sat – Sun: 12a-8am

SALARY RANGE: Starting @ $16.00/hr

REPORTS TO: Program Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate must:

• Be 18 years old or older
• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Have a current driver’s license
• Have a desire to want to help people
• Have a proactive and positive approach to providing supports
• Be punctual
• Work well in a one on one environment
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Be proficient with technology

*At least 1 year paid experience working with individuals with IDD is preferred

POTENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure individual health and safety
• Follow the written care plan or ISP
• Ensure service is delivered in accordance with Agency policies, procedures and industry standards
• Communicate with the Program Specialist, co-workers and individual team members
• Attend orientation, in-service training sessions and staff meetings
• Assist with self-medication
• Perform other duties as assigned

BENEFITS (DEPENDENT ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS)

• Referral bonus program
• Sign-on bonus

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 16 per week

Benefits:

• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Every weekend

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Able to provide physical assistance to individual's as needed.
• Client is a female. She is only comfortable with female staff.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person