What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Southern Caregiver Resource Center?
Job Summary
Reporting to the Supported Living Services Coordinator, the Support Professional (SP) supports individuals living with Intellectual disabilities to have quality of life. The Support Professional promotes the health, safety, and well-being of individuals. Support Professionals serve as advocates for the individuals.
Current Available Shifts
Full Time Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with On Call availability.
Job Functions
· Provides direct support to the individuals that are living within their own home.
· Performs personal care tasks as needed, including supervision, and cueing with basic personal hygiene and grooming, meal prep, feeding, ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks.
· Fosters positive relationships between support professionals and individuals.
· Ensures individuals safety and maintains a safe environment.
· Reminds and assists individuals with self-administration of medications.
· Encourages self-help activities.
· Reports changes in individual’s condition or family situation to Supported Living Services Coordinator.
· Documents services provided in electronic charting system (Therap).
· Supports individuals in home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, and bed- making.
· Assists individuals in planning meals, shopping for groceries, medical appointments, and/or running errands with individuals as needed.
· Assists with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs, as necessary.
· Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
· Must be at least 18 years of age.
· Must have or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification, proof required.
· Must have a valid California Driver’s License and automobile insurance, proof required.
· Must be able to lift and move 50 lbs.
· Candidate must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a Live Scan background check.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience. Full-time employees have access to excellent benefits including generous paid time off, sick time, and 6 paid holidays. Exceptional health, dental, vision, matching 403b retirement plan, and mileage reimbursement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Employment with Southern Caregiver Resource Center (SCRC), as a non-profit agency, allows individuals with direct student loans to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 39 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22