Client Initials/Location: FB/Boone/Watauga Co.

Starting Pay Rate:$ 16.00/hr.

Schedule of Hours: Time-Varies 20-30 hours,

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall support to individuals receiving services from Skill Creations, Inc. The individuals served are affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury and secondary mental health/substance abuse issues. The DSP works in the individual’s home and/or in the community providing one-to-one or group care according to the specific needs of the individuals and their plan of care. Examples of the type of duties include assisting the individual with personal care, preparing meals/snacks and assisting with taking medications. The Direct Support Professional also provides training opportunities in the areas of communication, recreation/leisure skills and appropriate behaviors. For some assignments, the DSP transports/accompanies individuals to a day program site and other activities in the community.

Benefits Package (For Full Time Staff)

• BCBS health insurance-major medical plan, includes eye benefits. Can add dependents and spouses extra cost to employee

• Life insurance-$25,000

• Dental insurance-paid for by SCI for employee, can add dependents and spouses at extra cost to employee.

• Voluntary additional life insurance, critical illness, and disability offered at extra cost to employee.

• Paid Time Off (accrues monthly)

• Holiday Pay

• Opportunity to participate in 401-K program after 1 year of employment. (All Staff can participate in this program)

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED from an accredited school is required. Prompt and regular attendance for assigned work schedule is expected. Includes working during inclement weather and some holidays. In most positions, a valid driver's license and driving record that meets the agency's insurability standards is essential. Course work will be required in CPR/First Aid and behavior management. Basic computer skills are needed for e-mail, electronic training modules and recording data. Persons must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and the work occasionally requires balancing, bending, stooping and kneeling. The position requires the employee to be on his or her feet most of the time.

Client Specific Needs (Training provided to meet this requirement):

.***Please note: While resumes are accepted, the online application MUST be completed before a candidate will be considered for any open positions. Applicants who submit only resumes without completing the application will not be considered for any open positions because their application will be locked as incomplete. Only applicants with complete and qualified applications will be contacted about open positions.