What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at CSIN Residence?
We are recruiting a Direct Support Professional (DSP) who is reliable, flexible, and patient. This position is to help a young female, in her 20’s. Applicant will assist her in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Promote community inclusion and independence while naturing some of her interests such as, yoga, leisure activities and skill building tasks. The DSP will assist her with safety in her community and home and administer medication as prescribed. Understanding her behaviors can help the DSP provide the best possible care, identify potential problems, and ensure her safety. Mileage reimbursement is also provided for staff that use their personal vehicle.
The ideal candidate preferably should have experience/education individuals with intellectual disabilities achieve independence. Assisting her is important by actively encouraging a healthy, yet fun lifestyle. The DSP should be a creative thinker, disciplined, organized, understanding, fun to be with and a good problem solver. Overall, to be a DSP that can help her enjoy and explore all that life has to offer.
Hours available:
Monday - Friday, 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Weekends as needed.
Qualifications:
· Experience working with persons with disabilities is a plus.
· Clear criminal background checks and drug screening required.
· Possession of valid driver's license with safe driving record.
· Ability to work independently but effectively as a team member.
· Ability to communicate effectively.
· Some computer skills required.
· Strong work ethic. Reliable, dependable.
· Commitment to equality for all individuals.
· Daily documentation and service notes to be completed.
Must have one of the degrees/certifications below:
RN/LPN
NADD Competency-Based Clinical Certification
NADD Competency-Based Dual Diagnosis Certification
NADD Competency-Based Support Professional Certification
Registered Behavior Technician
Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
CNA
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $33.50 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Cochranville, PA 19330 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $34