5 Support Staff jobs in Lyerly

Thank you for reviewing our Direct Support Professional position at ResCare Community Living. As a DSP, you play a crucial role in helping us provide compassionate care to our clients. At ResCare Community Living, our Direct Support Professionals are the heart of our company with their compassion, dependability and care.

Why Choose ResCare Community Living

• Great Company Culture
• Competitive Pay
• Employee Benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K
• DailyPay Option Available
• Job Training
• Career Growth including Tuition Discounts
• Schedule Flexibility

While no two days are exactly the same, here are some things you will be responsible for:

• Performing personal care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring
• Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates
• Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment
• Encouraging self-help activities
• Accompanying clients to scheduled appointments

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external

ResCare Community Living, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, has five decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability. We provide a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: community living, adult host homes for adults regardless of disability, behavioral/mental health support, in-home pharmacy solutions, telecare and remote support, supported employment and training programs, and day programs.

Salary Range

USD $15.00 / Hour

Job Description

This position requires minimal administrative duties.

Verifies and keeps records on outgoing shipments

Assembles and prepares orders for shipment

Unpacks and examines outgoing shipments, rejects damaged items,
records shortages, and corresponds with shipping lead to rectify damages
and shortages.

Examines outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet requirements.

Operates forklift to accomplish shipping/receiving duties.

Sorts and places materials or items on skids

Maintains cleanliness throughout the warehouse and carries out facilities maintenance duties as needed.

Organizes warehouse and work area for orderliness.

Assists in all areas of the shipping process

Job Description

Description:

The Direct Support Professional – Community Habilitation/Respite is responsible to implement and monitor individualized habilitation plans, in compliance with state, federal and Agency regulations and operating standards. The DSP works directly with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) providing habilitative (skill building) and behavioral support. The DSP will work to increase skill level and decrease challenging behaviors of individuals with autism by addressing goals outlined in their individual goal plan. The DSP will provide services within the person’s home and in their community in order to promote independence, inclusion and quality of life.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Activities include but are not limited to the following:

• Implement, document, and/or summarize programming as indicated in the individuals Person Centered Plan.
• Respond to medical emergencies and log any/all incidents that may occur during sleeping hours.
• Attend to personal, self-care and other program needs that the individuals cannot independently accomplish.
• Oversee the safety and well-being of the individuals.
• Advise nursing staff regarding the individuals’ medical and dietary concerns, dispense medication, if certified.
• Participate in activities as part of the treatment team that may include meetings, trainings and committees.
• Transport and accompany residences as requires for appointments and community activities.
• Assist in the daily housekeeping and laundry routine, report house damage and complete work orders; clean wheelchairs, clean and gas-up vans, as needed.
• Maintain documentation as required.
• Ensure that all doors have been locked during overnight hours;
• Ensure an appropriate temperature in the house for sleeping by adjusting the thermostat and/or closing windows.
• Conduct evacuation drills as assigned and complete documentation required.
• Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Center’s culture, values and mission.
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift and/or assist individuals in your care and the ability to meet the physical requirements of the specific job.
• Ability to walk, bend, squat.
• Climb and descend stairs.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. Must be able to move and react quickly.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted
• Must be able to manage and cope in sometimes stressful situations.
• Must have full sight and hearing with fluency in the English Language.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising work-flow and efficiency.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/HAZARDS

Job related tasks may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue or the potential for skin or mucous membrane contact from spills or splashes of these substances. May have exposure to unpredictable individuals and situations when working at Kelberman Center sites. OSHA Exposure Category 1

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. This job description may be changed at any time and does not constitute a contract or agreement.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Up to 1 year of experience.
• This position has regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services, therefore, is required to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities).
• Must have a valid New York State Driver’s License. and transportation for your use during work hours.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.
• Ability to meet physical and mental requirements.

REQUIRED ABILITIES

• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Regularly attend scheduled shifts and meetings, being punctual.
• Exercise tact, discretion and judgment in working with a variety of people.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.