Direct Support Professional

Job description:

We are seeking good people to take care of the individuals we serve. We are continuing to hire Direct Support Professionals to work in our community residences to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the men and women who make their home with us. Our community residences are open 24/7 with a variety of open shifts.

We are also seeking Direct Support Professionals to work in our:

● Day Habilitation program — open Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM

● Recreation program — open Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM–7:30 PM, and Saturday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Qualified candidates should have a desire to help others and be willing to treat the people who live with us as their own family, making each house a home!

This position requires an active OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities) credential in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support with daily living activities, including personal care, meals, hygiene, and household tasks
• Administer medications as an AMAP under nursing supervision, and document accurately on the Medication Administration Record (MAR)
• Follow each person's Life Plan, Staff Action Plan, and behavior support plan
• Use PROMOTE strategies to prevent and de-escalate challenging situations
• Support participation in community activities, appointments, and outings
• Complete daily documentation and report incidents according to Justice Center and agency requirements
• Communicate professionally with agency supervisors, nurses, and team members
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and in the development of self-help skills.
• Work to maintain a personalized, home-like atmosphere in the facility.
• Participate in appropriate referral, planning, initiation, coordination, implementation, follow-through, monitoring, and evaluation activities relative to the care and development of the residents.
• Maintain records specific to the residents regarding daily activities.
• Responsible for specific task(s) assigned by the manager.

Required Qualifications

• Current AMAP certification issued through an OPWDD provider agency
• Current PROMOTE certification (Level 1 minimum)
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• At least [6/12] months of DSP experience in an OPWDD-certified program within the last [24] months
• Ability to pass a criminal background check, Staff Exclusion List check, and Justice Center screening
• Copies of all certifications must be submitted with your application; credentials will be verified with the issuing agency
• High School diploma required.

Preferred

• PROMOTE Level 2
• NADSP DSP-I, DSP-II, or DSP-III credential
• Valid driver's license
• Must have the physical ability to be certified and perform CPR/First Aid, SCIP, and AMAP.
• Active OPWDD credential required.

Competitive Wages — Up to $20.50/hr!

*Applicants must fill out their profile at www.axamedical.com