Direct Support Professional

Job Overview:

We are seeking compassionate individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals. As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide essential care and support to individuals with diverse needs, including those with autism, dementia, and other developmental disabilities. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Duties:

• Provide direct care to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• Foster and support people receiving services in developing relationships in their community and with their natural supports.
• Support people receiving services in participating fully in their community consistent with the person’s interest.
• Perform personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene, grooming, eating, ambulation, medical monitoring, and health related task as needed.
• Assist each individual with recognizing their hopes, dreams, and desires. Provide support that facilitates achievement.
• Ensures the right of each person receiving services are protected and promoted at all times. Assist people in developing advocacy skills, participating in advocacy efforts and utilizing personal advocates.
• Provide support as needed to meet the emotional, physical, and medical needs of each person supported.
• Facilitate person-centered, effective, positive relationships with people receiving services using positive approaches that promote self-determination in all areas of life.
• Provide input and recommendations into assessment and planning processes, and development of the individual’s plan.
• Implement person’s plan fully, within the requirements of the service definition, and document as required by the service definition and agency policy.
• Accurately complete all required documentation, including but not limited to, goal completion, actions toward outcomes, incident reports, timesheets, daily progress notes, medical appointments, etc
• Assist people receiving services with the day-to-day operation of their home such as housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping, lawn care, vehicle cleanliness, and maintenance.
• Drive and travel as required. Arrange for and provide transportation to people receiving services as required.
• Assist people receiving services with knowledge of emergency procedures and personal safety. Utilize effective judgment when dealing with safety issues, including but not limited to fire safety by conducting drills, inspecting equipment, and practicing safety procedures in the community.
• Assist new staff and/or current staff with orientation, mentoring, and training.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal statutes and regulations related to specific program areas.
• Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Education We're Looking For: High School Diploma (Required)

Certifications We're Looking For: Drivers License (Valid) , NCI TRAINING, FIRST AID CPR

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $15.92 - $16.57 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed
• Weekends only

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Raleigh, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person