POSITION: Part Time Direct Support Professional (Lake City & Wabasha)
- Benefits: Will be effective the first of the month following 30 days of going full time, with benefits outlined in the Personnel Policy.
- Hours: Up to 29 hours per week to meet the need of the agency.
- Start Date: Begin as soon as possible.
- New Wage: Earn $20.00 per hour awake time and $20.00 overnight sleep time
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
The Direct Support Professional is to provide direct service to people with disabilities in accordance with the mission, policies and practices of Great River Homes, Inc.
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIP:
- Directly responsible to and supervised by the Program Supervisor.
- Work in cooperation with the other Great River Homes, Inc. employees.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with person-centered practices serving individuals with disabilities preferred.
- Must be organized, self-motivated, observant, accurate in documentation and responsive to the needs of the individuals’ receiving services.
- Must have the ability to interact positively with agency employees.
- Must have experience using a variety of technology-based training tools, i.e. Laptop Computer(s), Therap, Email, etc.
- Must pass Criminal Background Study.
- Must have current CPR/First Aid/AED certificate.
- Must be certified to administer medications.
- Flexibility is required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Responding to people’s needs by having a full range of communication abilities (hearing and vision).
- Ability to read and write printed material related to the job.
- Must be able to use a computer, current agency software, and develop written correspondence efficiently.
- Must supervise and assist people in activities of daily living, recreation and leisure, community integration, housekeeping and service outcomes.
- Requires physical assistance which consists of: working with challenging behaviors that may require physical support, assisting in emergency situations; ambulating on even surfaces, maintaining balance on a variety of surfaces, bending, twisting; accessing agency properties or community locations that are not handicap accessible as needed.
- Attend team meetings and other training opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills to comply with training requirements.
- Must be able to drive for the agency.
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: www.greatriverhomes.org or email [email protected].