Direct Support​/DSP-Day Program

Position:Direct Support/DSP-Day Program

Location: Winston Salem, NC

Job :494

# of Openings:1

C.N.A. Preferred or Experience working with Medically Fragile Individuals

Do you have a passion for working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities?

Are you dedicated to helping people live their lives as fully and as independently as possible?

Must have a valid NC Driver License, and dependable transportation. Must be willing to transport Individuals in your personal vehicle. Must be willing to work one-on-one with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Must be willing to go into individuals homes to provide services.

• All offers of employment are contingent based on candidates being able to pass pre-employment drug testing and criminal background check.

• Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Perform medical monitoring and health care related tasks such as checking and recording routine vital signs as assigned.
• Document changes in behavior or health.
• Must provide personal care.
• Perform and assist with personal hygiene, grooming, feeding and ambulation as needed.
• Assist with diapering, toileting, including using changing tables, toileting chairs, Hoyer lifts and ceiling track lifts.
• Must be trained in medication administration.
• Must be G-tube trained.
• Must be able to lift 50-60 pounds on a daily basis.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding duties.
• Completes documentation within 24 hours of service delivery.
• Encourage self-help activities.
• Provides Transportation if needed.
• Reinforces positive behaviors and promotes social interaction.
• Monitors and documents progress of each assigned individual’s goals throughout the day.
• Helps develop new skills and interests.
• Work with team and communicates issues related to individual served.
• Ensure individuals safety and maintain a safe environment.
• Provides support and direction to achieve goals listed in individuals served Person-Centered plan.
• Maintains contact with individual served at all times, unless other arrangements have been made.
• Assists with program details to meet the needs and interests of individual members.
• Observes individual served to ensure their safety.
• Arrives on time, prepared to begin work with individual when their day begins.
• Otter duties as assigned by Supervisor.

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Company paid $25,000 LIfe Insurance Policy