Direct Support Professional work as a team to provide training and support to individuals who require assistance to live in the community. Duties include:
- transporting consumers to and assisting them with activities
- training and assisting consumers in completing household chores (cooking, cleaning, laundry, hygiene)
- supervising administration of medications
- providing input regarding client needs and progress in interdisciplinary meetings
- monitoring consumers for safety and reporting any concerns to supervisor or RN
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent written communication and computer keyboarding for documenting training
- Excellent verbal communication with consumers, staff, and community providers
- Stooping, bending, sitting, standing for prolonged periods and lifting 50-75 pounds
- Ability to be CPR and SAMA certified
- Valid driver's license, liability insurance, and reliable transportation required
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- 6 months work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities strongly preferred
- Valid Driver's License and proof of Liability Insurance Required
Hours: 8AM-8PM Saturday and Sunday
Salary: $11,244.48 Annually/$9.01 Hourly
An additional $1.50 will be added for each hour worked between the hours of 12:00 PM and 8:00 AM (Tuesday midnight through Saturday, 8:00 AM) and that an additional $2.00 will be added for each hour worked from 8:00 AM Saturday through 8:00 AM Monday.
Location: Jane Group Home
Address: 102 Jane, Groesbeck TX
Department: Group Home
This is a part time position