What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional **COMPETITIVE WAGES position at A BRIGHTER FUTURE?
* Hiring Immediately* Must be able to pass pre-employment DRUG TEST, VALID DRIVERS LICENSE, and BACKGROUND CHECK.
General Attributes: We seek to employ personnel who can be passionate advocates for the individuals to which we provide services, who can enhance our positive work environment and community through compassionate contributions to our individuals’ integrated experiences, and who are willing to provide exceptional and quality care to the individuals we serve.
Job Summary: The DSP will be required to assist individuals living at our residential sites with various tasks as well as ensuring medicine is administered properly and all documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Required Competencies: High School Degree or GED; valid driver’s license from state of residence; valid automobile insurance; and vehicle registration must be maintained if vehicle is used to transport clients
Primary Responsibilities: Administering medicine; completing documentation in a timely manner; maintaining the cleanliness of the residential site; and serving as a positive life coach for our individuals
Additional Accountabilities: Preparing meals and weekly menus; assisting clients with their individual objectives; maintaining client hygiene; organizing and participating in various community activities with individuals; taking individuals to medical appointments and the ER when necessary; maintaining site groceries; assisting clients with fiduciary responsibilities; participating in staff planning meetings; and other tasks that arise in a residential setting
Preferred Competencies: Good communication skills; personal accountability; and an ability to work well on a team
- Physical Demands: Regularly required to verbally communicate, use hands, physically assist clients, and possess the physical capacity to reasonably perform his/her job in an office setting.
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Valid Drivers License and Liability Auto Insurance
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Ashland, KY 41101 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15