Residential Direct Support Professional
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Position: Residential Direct Support ProfessionalJob Types: Full-time, Part-time available (multiple shift types possible)Salary: $18.47-$19.60 per hourPOSITION CONCEPT:The Residential DSP will assist the Residential Manager and the Residential Program Director in the programming and supervision of the participants in the Residential Habilitation Program.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:The Residential DSP will:1. Actively cooperate with the President/CEO and other staff members in a joint endeavor in satisfactorily achieving the goals of CWI.2. Work under the supervision of the Residential Manager in carrying out the objectives of the Life Plan.3. Carry out the methodologies and techniques of each service area.4. Supervise participants in routine activities, which may include but is not limited to feeding, lifting, repositioning, assisting in ambulating, execution of exercise programs, physical intervention in behavior programs/crisis, first aid, CPR, medication administration and transportation of the participants.5. Promote therapeutic carry over for the participants during transit as assigned.6. Assist participants displaying deficits in the areas of health care, toileting, dressing, showering and feeding, independent living skills, mobility, communication, self help, socialization and adaptive skills.7. Interact with participants in a therapeutic manner to facilitate social and interpersonal development.8. Perform general housekeeping duties, laundry, shopping, cleaning, meal preparation, transportation and all other responsibilities to create a positive home environment.9. Keep daily records of program participants' progress.10. Attend and provide input during participant's reviews and individual participant service plan development.11. Evaluate participants in specific service areas in conjunction with the Residential Manager and the Individual Services Team.12. This role may require you to float to other Residential Homes/Programs within the organization as needed to ensure adequate staffing and support13. Residential DSP's must be able to raise or lower an object (weighing up to 50 pounds) from one level to another, using hands, arms, and/or shoulders. Includes upward pulling.14. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Residential Manager or Residential Program Director.15. Take part in any in-service training as offered by the agency and attend meetings as requested.16. Act in any other capacity as directed by the President/CEO.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be of good character, have a clean background, a clean driver's license Must have an affinity for working with working people with developmental disabilities, and be capable of handling all the position responsibilities as outlined. Demonstrated competency in first aid/CPR safety procedures, medication administration, a high school diploma or CNA Certification, is considered a plus.* We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Job Types: Full-time, Part-timeMinimum Salary: 18.47 Maximum Salary: 19.60 Salary Unit: Hourly