Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

Employer: Sevita. ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, we’ve supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently at home and in their community. With our dedicated team and experienced staff, we provide person-centered services that help people build skills, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential. 2,000 SIGN ON BONUS - FIRST INSTALLMENT AFTER 90-DAYS!!!! SUMMARY - Position Type: Non-exempt, full-time or part-time, hourly role. - Scope of Role: - Responsible for providing direct support within a single program or unit within a program, typically supporting 4 - 6 individuals in residential settings, or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs. - Key Responsibilities: - Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioral development. - Assist with daily activities: Personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below. Services and Supports: - Direct Support: Provides direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans; assists with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living. - Records: Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality. - Management of Individuals’ Assets: Makes cost-effective and appropriate purchases within the budget of the individual serv