What are the responsibilities and job description for the March Waverly Direct Support Professional Community Living position at North Star Community Services?
Job Title: Direct Support Professional Community Living Specialist
North Star is seeking a Direct Support Professional for Supported Community Living (DSP- SCL). You will be working with clients who have physical or mental disabilities and need assistance with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, and transportation, as well as providing support with recreational activities, community integration. As a Community Living DSP, you will work in the home providing support services. You will be aiding clients to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
enjoys assisting others? Do you take pride in helping others reach their goals? If you answered "yes" to these
questions, and you're self-motivated and energetic, then you're who we're looking for to become a Direct
Support Professional (DSP)! Our DSPs have the great experience of supporting individuals with
developmental and intellectual disabilities to live their most successful lives.
- Assist clients in learning life skills
- Maintaining a safe living environment
- Assisting individuals with housekeeping, personal hygiene, and other routine needs
- Providing transportation to social outings, doctor appointments, and other activities
- Promoting independence while providing the necessary support
- Delivering individualized support for each patient
- Establishing a safe and trusting relationship with patients
- Maintaining regular paperwork, including fiscal reports, behavioral assessments, medication logs, casework notes, and daily activity logs
- Documenting changes and updates using a computer
- Maintaining extensive knowledge of clients' needs
- The work environment at North Star is casual and relaxed.
- We are seeking caring individuals who are looking to find a rewarding career helping others to achieve their goals while achieving their own goals.
The job might be for you if:
Have compassion and care to work with others in a supported home environment
Enjoy working with individuals to help them in community activities in work, recreation, and other personal activities that promote living a preferred lifestyle in their community.
Click the link to learn more about the important work that Direct Support Providers do:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCOj7weR2Jg
North Star is committed to providing a work environment that supports employees as individuals.
Must be able to use own vehicle, insured, and acceptable driving record.
Available Openings
* Mondays 2 PM - 6 PM
*Friday / Saturday 2 PM - 10:00 PM
*Sundays 12 Noon - 4 PM
* Overnight 5 PM - Midnight
* Midnight to 8:30 AM
* Thursday 5:30 - 7 PM
* Wednesday 2:45 - 6:45
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants for this position will be required will have completed a criminal conviction history and dependent abuse registry check and reviewed prior to confirmation of an offer of employment.
Salary : $15 - $15