DSP- Haywood

About the Organization
Our company was incorporated in 1984 within the State of North Carolina, and opened its doors for business in August of 1985. The company has continually grown to a point where we currently serve more than 600 individuals, and employ more than 1000 people across the state.

Skill Creations is a human services agency that operates three service divisions. The ICF Division provides specialized long-term residential care to 191 individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in 15 different towns in North Carolina. The Community Operations Division provides residential and non-residential services to persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in their home community. The Child Development Division, with two locations in Goldsboro, provides high quality child care and preschool for children ages birth - 5 years.

One center also offers after school care through age 12.

Description

Direct Support Professional - Community/Client Home Based Services

Seeking employment that makes a difference in the lives of others?

Become a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Skill Creations, Inc., a nonprofit agency helping people with disabilities meet their personal goals.

Clyde, NC
Waynesville, NC

Pay Rate: $16/hr

Due to personal care needs and family preference, support worker must be female.

Hours: 20 hr/wk available with one client, 10-12 hr/wk available with second client. Employee could work both schedules or choose one of the two. 30 hours earns benefits.

Schedule options

• 20 hr/wk:
  Either 10hr daytime shifts on Saturday and Sunday, or shorter weekend shifts plus one or two weekday evenings (5p-9p, for example). Up to your preference.
• 10-12 hr/wk: 3-4 hr shifts Tuesday afternoons, Thursday mornings, and optional Wednesdays.

More hours available in Asheville. Please specify number of hours desired within application.

Job Description:
The DSP is responsible for various duties related to overall support and care for individuals receiving services. We serve individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and secondary mental health needs.

The DSP works in the individual's home and/or in a community setting, providing care according to the specific needs and goals of the individual.

This care may include:

• personal care, including incontinence care
• behavioral support
• medication administration
• community engagement
• opportunities for communication and recreation/leisure

Our motto is "Creating life skills with those we serve." We believe that teamwork and a supportive environment are key to everyone's success!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

• Comfort with providing full incontinence care
• High School, GED, or College Transcript from an accredited school.
• Valid NC Driver's license and acceptable Driving Record.
• Insured vehicle for client transportation.
• Criminal Record Check.
• Completion of paid training in CPR/First Aid and Behavior Management.
• Basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic training modules, and data recording.
• Ability to remain on one's feet most of the time.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, and to occasionally balance, bend, stoop, and kneel.
• Prompt and regular attendance. Includes working during inclement weather and some holidays.
• Ability to meet client-specific needs. Due to personal care needs, this family is seeking a female DSP.

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Location
MRO

This position is currently accepting applications.