Direct Support Professional (54449)

Job DetailsJob Location

• Warren
• County
• Service
• Center 0AV58 -
• Bowling
• Green,
• KY 42102Position
• Type:
• Part
• TimeEducation
• Level:
• High
• SchoolSalary
• Range: $15.60 - $15.60
• HourlyTravel
• Percentage:
• Road
• WarriorJob
• Shift: 1st shiftJob
• Category:
• Professional
• ServicesPOSITION
• SUMMARY: The Direct Support Professional will provide supports in vocational, life, and social/emotional skills to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in nursing facilities. The qualified candidate will offer training to help individuals achieve their chosen goals and objectives, leading to the best possible outcomes. The Direct Support Professional will serve as a teacher, mentor, and role model, empowering individuals to lead meaningful and self-determined lives.

Duties and Responsibilities

Individual Support & Training: Provide person-centered support and training to individuals receiving nursing facility level of care. Support & Documentation: Implement and document positive behavior strategies and interventions. Health, Safety, & Communication: Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA standards. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent Complete and maintain core training in required time Prefer one year experience in human services field Valid driver’s license Insurable according to LifeSkills insurance carrier JOB REQUIREMENTS / EXPECTATIONS: Capable of lifting 50 lbs Provides direct services to clients Travel between nursing facilities and provide services to clients to work on goals and objectives. Will document work done daily and monthly Will perform tasks directly related to training received CORE VALUES: All employees must be willing to live our company's core values. Integrity – Exhibiting the highest moral, ethical and legal standards. Doing the right thing – even when no one else is looking. Teamwork – Putting team success over personal success. Actively valuing the strengths and talents of others. Trust/Respect– Seeing and believing in the good intentions of others. Interacting with others in a way that makes them feel valued. Listening without judging. Offering understanding and acceptance. Care/Compassion – Demonstrating unconditional kindness, concern and empathy. Exhibiting genuine concern for others. Ownership/Accountability – Taking personal responsibility for one’s work, actions and feelings. Accepting responsibility for and learning from mistakes.