Job description

Job Summary

Under direction from the Program Supervisor, the Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides Supported Living Services (SLS) to individuals with developmental disabilities who live in their own homes. DSPs provide one-to-one support in their client’s homes or out in the community.

This role requires a high level of Empathy, Integrity and Problem Solving. This role often requires working one-on-one with clients in their own home or in the community. DSPs must be trusted to work independently and work well with others in a team setting.

We are looking for one individual people who are interested in helping a family with their 7 year old on the weekend. We are looking for people who enjoy working with people with disabilities and who are interested in teaching and role modeling a positive lifestyle. Candidate’s availability and flexibility to work when needed is a plus.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support clients with Service Plan which may include shopping, budgeting, safety awareness, community access, positive relationship building, physical fitness, positive recreation, conflict resolution, anger management, coping skills, resisting peer pressure and maintaining a clean and healthy home environment;
• Address basic care needs of clients including but not limited to the following: medical, nutritional, hygienic, activities of daily living (ADL’s), social, recreational, personal management, transportation, meal preparations, etc. personal hygiene needs may require exposure to bodily fluids (feces, urine, blood etc.).
• Basic household needs including but not limited to tADLsllowing: custodial, maintenance, schedules and routines, record keeping, documentation, etc.
• Responsibility for the health and safety of individuals supported.
• Maintain client confidentiality. Follow reporting procedures regarding denial of rights and special incident reports.
• Communicate with other program staff regarding any changes in regulations, policies and procedures, and general information pertaining to the program.
• Assist client with coordination of medical services, nutrition, personal hygiene and meal preparations. Coordination of the client’s personal hygiene needs may require exposure to bodily fluids (feces, urine, blood, etc.).
• Create and use natural support and support client in a person-centered manner.
• Teach community awareness to clients while they access their community via public transportation and travel training.
• Promote full engagement of each client in each activity.
• Attending required training and staff meetings.
• Adhere to all Deveiner’s policies, procedures, and program rules.
• go on outings with the entire family to help with the 7 year old.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualification:

• Must pass a fingerprint background check (Child Abuse Index, Criminal Record Clearance).
• Ability to work independently and display good independent judgment.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• First Aid/CPR certification required (within 2 weeks).
• proof of auto insurance.
• Strong time management skills, patient and detailed oriented.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking skills in decision-making situations.
• Excellent oral communication skills; and fluent report-writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with clients, parents, social workers, fellow workers, and others in a positive and constructive manner.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends to meet client needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Eagle Mountain, UT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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