What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Day Direct Support Professional position at ADVANCE?
Direct Support Professional
Monday-Friday 7am-3pm
Job Description
Our Mission
We offer opportunities for people to live their lives to the fullest.
Our Goal
ADVANCE strives to achieve person-centered excellence for every individual that receives services. We believe that each and every staff member is an essential piece to help us achieve that goal.
Essential Piece
This position helps achieve that goal by being a front line staff. As a staff doing direct support, this person will be there every day providing all aspects of support to each individual they work with. This person is the eyes and ears for everyone else within
ADVANCE and the first person to advocate for each individual they support.
Purpose
The purpose of this position is to assist with all things that are day-to-day events in an individual’s life. This will include personal cares, financial assistance, health & wellness, cooking, cleaning, medical assistance, goal fulfillment, transportation and social support.
Position Requirements
This position requires an applicant to have: a completed HS Diploma or GED, Valid driver’s license and be capable of being covered under agency driver insurance.
All applicants Must pass pre-employment drug screen & background check.
Training Requirements
All training will be provided by Advance and will be paid on-the job training. This includes: New Employee Orientation, Medication Administration Class, Online Classes, and a variety of location-specific training.
Position Job Duties
1. Provide personal hygiene by assisting with baths, toileting, shaving, tooth care and personal grooming.
2. Provide for activities of daily living by assisting with meals, feeding individuals as needed; ambulating and positioning individuals.
3. Follow dietary guidelines and support as needed with cooking, buying groceries, cleaning, organization and healthy choices.
4. Document supports offered as needed by completing reports, forms and records.
5. Maintain confidentiality of all individuals supported.
6. Adhere to professional standards and Advance policies and procedures.
7. Assist individuals in community involvement; driving to events, social support, budgeting assistance, problem-solving,
8. Administer and inventory medications. Assist with medical needs such as: vital signs, blood sugar draws and weight tracking.
9. Provide support in areas of household maintenance: cleaning, laundry, shopping, organization and safety & security.
10. Offer support in areas of exercise; OT/PT requirements;
11. Use problem-solving skills to ensure safety for each individual supported.
Position Skills
Multi-tasking, Teamwork, Advocate, Communication, Teaching, Compassion
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal person for this job would be a good listener, like to help people, relatable, love seeing people succeed and at the end of the day wants a career that is rewarding. You will get to help individuals with things you do in your own life, just help them navigate how to do it in their own way. To be good at this job you must enjoy people!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.50 - $21.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brookings, SD 57006: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $22
