What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at One Sky Community Services?
Welcome!
We are a strong team with a kind and caring culture. We are seeking intrinsically motivated, detail oriented, and innovative people to join our team and support our families and each other.
Who Are We?
As an Area Agency, One Sky Community Services has provided services to individuals with intellectual, developmental, and acquired brain injuries for 38 years. We support 1,200 individuals and families throughout the seacoast.
What Will I Do?
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Mentor, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with diverse needs and abilities, providing essential care and assistance.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Tailor services and daily activities with consideration of the individual's needs, interests, competencies, and lifestyle as outlined in the individual service agreement (ISA).
- Provide structure and assistance to help the individual learn, improve, and maintain basic living skills, personal decision-making skills, social skills in the community, safety skills at home and community, rights and responsibilities and a healthy lifestyle.
- Assist the individual in securing volunteer and employment opportunities. Provide job shadow assistance on the job as required.
- Provide opportunities to become aware of community services and resources.
- Provide transportation to and from activities throughout the day.
- Complete daily notes, incident reports, and monthly progress reports as assigned.
- Attend individual service agreement meetings and team meetings with the individual as assigned.
- Attend all supervision meetings and staff meetings as assigned.
- Perform duties to reflect family policies and procedures.
Position Requirements:
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disability, preferred but not required.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and record, acceptable to agency insurance carrier, and a reliable form of transportation.
- Candidates should be willing to submit background checks; please allow a few weeks for background checks to process before the start date.
Job Type: Part-Time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected Hours: 18 hours a week
Benefits:
- Milage Reimbursement
Shift Availability:
- Afternoons
- Weekdays
Education:
· Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Experience:
· Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
· Driver’s License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
· Hampton, NH (Required)
Work Location: In Person
Join our team of dedicated professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of those we serve. Apply now to become a valued Direct Support Professional with opportunities for growth and fulfillment.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 18 per week
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Hampton, NH (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hampton, NH: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20