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Direct Support Professional - Community/Client Home Based Services
Seeking employment that makes a difference in the lives of others?
Become a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Skill Creations, Inc., a nonprofit agency helping people with disabilities meet their personal goals.
Clyde, NC
Waynesville, NC
Pay Rate: $16/hr
Due to personal care needs and family preference, support worker must be female.
Hours: 20 hr/wk available with one client, 10-12 hr/wk available with second client. Employee could work both schedules or choose one of the two. 30 hours earns benefits.
Schedule options
- 20 hr/wk: Either 10hr daytime shifts on Saturday and Sunday, or shorter weekend shifts plus one or two weekday evenings (5p-9p, for example). Up to your preference.
- 10-12 hr/wk: 3-4 hr shifts Tuesday afternoons, Thursday mornings, and optional Wednesdays.
More hours available in Asheville. Please specify number of hours desired within application.
Job Description:
The DSP is responsible for various duties related to overall support and care for individuals receiving services. We serve individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and secondary mental health needs.
The DSP works in the individual?s home and/or in a community setting, providing care according to the specific needs and goals of the individual.
This care may include:
- personal care, including incontinence care
- behavioral support
- medication administration
- community engagement
- opportunities for communication and recreation/leisure
Our motto is "Creating life skills with those we serve." We believe that teamwork and a supportive environment are key to everyone?s success!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Requirements
- Comfort with providing full incontinence care
- High School, GED, or College Transcript from an accredited school.
- Valid NC Driver?s license and acceptable Driving Record.
- Insured vehicle for client transportation.
- Criminal Record Check.
- Completion of paid training in CPR/First Aid and Behavior Management.
- Basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic training modules, and data recording.
- Ability to remain on one?s feet most of the time.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, and to occasionally balance, bend, stoop, and kneel.
- Prompt and regular attendance. Includes working during inclement weather and some holidays.
- Ability to meet client-specific needs. Due to personal care needs, this family is seeking a female DSP.
Salary : $16