Direct Support Professional

Job Description:

• Manage all aspects of the developmental program for children ages birth – 18 years.

• Implement appropriate developmental activities and perform regular assessments and data collection for children’s residential goals and objectives.

• Follow through with lesson plans and/or activities adapted to match each child’s skill set. (I.e. basic sensory learning experiences.

• Provide all aspects of personal care such as: grooming, feeding, diapering, and repositioning, etc.

Requirements:

• High School diploma and at least 2 years of significant experience working with developmentally disabled and/or medically fragile children.
• Experience working with Trachs preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, including excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Competency in computer skills.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to work within a team situation.
• Well-developed organizational skills and ability to manage/coordinate a variety of tasks and responsibilities concurrently.
• Ability to pass health registry check, criminal background check, driving record check, and drug screening.
• Valid NC Driver's License Ability to re-position, lift, and transfer residents safely using proper techniques up to 40 pounds unaided, up to 100 pounds aided.

* Compensation is commensurate with experience.

A comprehensive benefits package including paid time off is available for full-time staff.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: *Compensation based on experience

Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance 

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