Job Details
Direct Support Professional
Advanced Independence is committed to fostering compassion and improving the quality of life for those with developmental disabilities. We strive to offer a community that promotes self-respect, independence, and improves the quality of life for each of our members. The mission of our company is to provide members with positive, dependable, and reliable services, while enhancing their independence.
Advanced Independence believes that all individuals have the right to receive the best life skills training possible. Our Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) Staff ensure that all individuals are given the tools they need to achieve their maximum potential regardless of any special needs or learning difficulties.
HCBS Staff get to create moments of learning with respect to our individuals so that they can become as independent as they possibly can be.
The Role
- Provide care and supervision consistent with the health needs of the person (Member) to supplement care to provide a safe living environment and/or to support or relieve caregivers for the benefit of the person.
- Ensure provision of food to meet daily dietary needs. Therapeutic diets requiring specialized ingredients or food supplements will be supplied by the family.
- Provide first aid and appropriate attention to injury and illness.
- Provider will be able to communicate effectively with the Member/family in their primary language (i.e. American Sign Language, Spanish, etc.).
- May need to transport Member in their care
- Responsible for assisting clients 1:1 in group activities, toileting, hygiene and feeding as needed.
- Completes daily notes on their assigned Members.
- The goal is to provide relief to the primary care giver while supporting the emotional, physical and mental well-being of eligible individuals.
- Ensure individual receives medication as prescribed.
Job Highlights
- Our staff love the impact they have on the lives of our members, helping them learn new skills that enable them see themselves as an integral part of the broader community.
- Our staff get to do life with our members during the day, even attending the special events. Time flies when you are having fun!
Considerations
In order to succeed in this role, you will need
- patience, empathy, enthusiasm and flexibility
- good organizational skills
- ability to stay calm in difficult situations
- willingness to seek out new approaches in teaching
- strong communication skills
- ability to kindly help members respect boundaries and structures
- creative thinking that creates a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment for everyone
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Email Access
- Must have a valid Driver's License
Expected Hours per Week: 8 hours
The schedule for this position is currently Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, from 2:30-6:30 pm, with potential for expanded hours, if desired.
Pay Range: $15-$17/hr
Certifications and Trainings
- Level 1 Fingerprint Card
- First Aid/CPR
- Article 9
- Habilitation
- Blood Borne Pathogens
- Prevention and Support
- Abuse Neglect and Exploitation
- Cultural Awareness Training
- Company Orientation
Please email with any additional questions.