Bamboo Sunrise, LLC·Clark County, Nevada
Provide direct support and skills training to children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbances to help them reach their full potential. Responsibilities include implementing care plans, supervising patients in the community, and documenting progress toward goals.
Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Group Home Worker provides children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbances with the support needed to reach their full potential on a time-limited basis through the implementation of individual plans of care. An ideal candidate will support a patient’s quality of life by taking a positive approach to their care which may include building self-help skills, toileting skills, team building, personal safety skills, behavioral modification, cooking meals, community integration, or preparation for reinstitution into a family setting. Our organization is a family-oriented environment, that promotes positivity, collaboration, empathy, and compassion to deliver exceptional outcomes for the community.
Please read the requirements for this position prior to applying.
Must pass a full FBI/Adam Walsh/ and CANS background check through the Department of Family Services. Background check costs are not reimbursed.
If you have any previous arrests within the last 7 years that are not only limited to DUIs, CPS, or Domestic Violence you DO NOT qualify for this position. Employer randomly drug tests (Including Marijuana) No Exceptions
This position will require you to obtain a full DFS County background and Reference check, Nevada Residence fee is $45, and out-of-state residents relocating to Nevada will have additional fees, TB, CPR, and internal testing before beginning your contract with the agency. We do not cover the costs for any of the aforementioned testing or clearances so some up-front costs exist. However, we can provide 35-40+ hours per week if you meet all expectations and engage in quality services with our clients.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
Plan, monitor, evaluate, and report all patient needs while maintaining a working understanding of the client’s summary and required outcomes.
Practice and teach disaster protocols such as life, safety, and fire protection, including Evacuation Planning procedures; accident/incident reporting; OSHA regulations; and care of children and adolescents who may be cognitively or behaviorally impaired.
Assist individuals in fire drills, shelter-in-place, active shooter, and disaster drills.
Maintain compliance with the company policies and procedures.
Provide direct supervision in the facility and community.
Provide skills training for patients with a positive and creative approach.
Skills training may include but is not limited to communication skills, social skills, grooming, and community welfare skills, planning skills, volunteering, daily living, socialization, community involvement, and community resource assistance.
Candidates will support patients with personal assistance as required, including but not limited to medication management, toileting, and personal hygiene care.
Candidates will supervise children both on and off-site.
Assist with organization and set up of the daily programming and preparing needed materials and supplies.
Participate and support patients in social outings both in the facility and in the community.
Act as a role model of appropriate behaviors for patients in various community settings.
Arrange and/or provide transportation to and from community outings.
Support clients with developing goals, assessing their individual needs, and working toward their positive outcomes.
Monitor and document patient progress toward outcomes and goal achievement.
Maintain active communication with all internal team members and care coordinators.
Provide adaptations to individualized activities and group programming as necessary to teach adaptive skills.
Attend all team meetings, providing feedback and solutions as applicable to quality program development.
Complete all documentation as required (i.e., Incident reports, medication logs, case notes, quarterly reports, assessments, communication logs, etc.) in a timely manner as required.
Maintain HIPAA confidentiality of client’s information, and participate in all job-related training requirements.
Attending all training on a regular basis to ensure that all mandatory and personal training and development needs are met in line with company requirements.
High school diploma, or equivalent. Minimum of 1 Year experience in a related field or related life experience providing direct care to individuals with psychosocial disabilities and behaviors. Current First Aid and CPR certification. Current TB. Excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills. Must possess empathy and compassion for children. Ability to pass a drug test including Marijuana. Present as easy-going but firm personality preferred. Demonstrate respect and dignity to patients, co-workers, and visitors. Exceptional team player and maintains morale within the organization. Access to reliable transportation for regular attendance.
Physical Requirements Light work involves exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, and otherwise move objects. Involves bending, squatting, reaching, and moving about most of the time. Heavy work involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, and otherwise move objects. Involves bending, squatting, reaching, and moving about most of the time.
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Must have a reliable vehicle - Auto Insurance must be in your name or as a designated driver to the policy. All training requirements for this position are held at our office located at 98 E. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015
Schedule: 10 hour shifts 7 Days a Week
Education: High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience: Working with individuals with severe emotional disabilities: 1 year (Required)
CPR Certification (Required) First Aid Certification (Required) TB (Required) Current Nevada Drivers License, clean driving record and be 25 years of age or older. (Required and or willing to change your out-of-state driver's license) Fingerprinting for Background check costs begin at $45 for Nevada residents. Out-of-state residents will have additional costs depending on the state.
Perform related duties assigned as assigned by supervisor.
Must have and maintain a Nevada driver’s license, clean driving record and be 25 years of age or older.
Must ensure clearance under the Nevada Statutes with no criminal background.
Ability to drive a company vehicle in accordance with insurance guidelines and company policy.
Market context
In Nevada, Direct Support Professional and Group Home Worker roles typically see steady demand because providers need staff who can support daily living, safety, and community routines for people with psychosocial disabilities. These jobs are competitive when applicants already have direct-care experience, meet age and licensing requirements, and can clear background and drug screening. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping you review fit faster; before applying, confirm your Nevada license, experience, and availability for screening.
