Direct Support Professional

US offers a variety of shift and schedule options across our programs, 1199 union benefits, and a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide. Schedule availability varies by program and position, and employees are hired into a specific schedule that is confirmed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities:

Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan)
Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization
With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures
Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary
Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management
Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Qualifications
Job Requirements

HS Diploma or GED required, Associates Degree preferred
One year’s experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred.
Preferred Certifications: AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid