Direct Support Professional 1 - Starlight Behavioral Health : Job Details

Sign On Bonus! Limited time only! $250.Starlight pays the $5.00 weekly Huntington City User Fee for all employees. Hourly Rate up to $14.00 per hour. Weekly pay day!Essential Functions

• Shifts are 12 hour increments. 3 days on, 4 days off. 8AM - 8PM or 8PM - 8AM.
• Provides daily, individualized care and ensures overall safety and health of each assigned client.
• Dynamic work day, community based work.
• Reimbursement for transportation within the local community for community integration and exploration (for day shift, must have your own transportation).
• Support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they learn the skills of daily living.
• Daily assisted care includes, but is not limited to: personal hygiene/grooming, cooking & feeding, ambulation, medical monitoring, and other healthcare-related assistance. Clients also receive care with areas such as housecleaning, shopping, and managing finances.
• Follow the client's daily care schedule that is based upon the client's Individualized Program Plan(IPP) as well as the client's individualized behavior support plan (program).
• Provide transportation when required for medical appointments, shopping, and recreational outings. Must have documented clearance as an approved driver per company policy.
• Complete all daily documentation required for client records in a timely and accurate manner, also includes all required incident reporting.
• Implement Crisis Intervention Procedures as needed and immediately respond to all crisis incidents per policy.
• Guide, teach and assist individuals in skill development and community involvement. Participate in community activities with client(s) and teach appropriate social interaction.
• Use augmentative communication devices or other appropriate means of communication.

Work Expectations

• Be a role model and accepting of all Starlight clients and their behaviors.
• Represent Starlight in a positive manner while working in the community.
• Maintain the individuals' rights and privacy at all times.
• Complete all duties as assigned by a supervisor and work assigned shifts.
• Follow all Starlight/ncgCARE policies.
• Complete all mandatory training and attend all required staff meetings.

ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace.ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please visit us at .ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration ( SSA ) and/or the Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) of your authorization to work in the United States.ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.To be considered for a specific available position, all job seekers must retain a Valid Drivers License and clear WV Cares Federal Background check.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Referral bonus program
• Vision insurance
• Tickets at Work - Entertainment Discounts
• Compensation incentives
• Advancement opportunities
• Payment of the $5.00 weekly Huntington City User Fee for all employees

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed