What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Cottages Group?
Are you searching for a new position that brings meaning to your world? Are you passionate about caring for others? Do you take pride in providing support that helps individuals achieve their goals? If these statements describe you? There is NO experience required to join The Cottages Group and start your career today!
Our Direct Support Professional support individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs to live their fullest lives. At the Cottages Group we utilize acts of service to enhance the diverse lives of others through inclusion, compassion, and respect.
Purpose of your job position.
The Direct Support Professional is responsible for providing personal care, guidance, and support to male and female clients specific to clients' needs. The Direct Support Professional will perform all their duties in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing the location(s) they are working. Direct Support Professional must also follow all policies and procedures that apply to the performance and duties of their job. This position is responsible for administering client programs & goals and ensuring the client's personal needs are satisfied in a safe manner.
What will my day-to-day look like as a Direct Support Professional?
- Provide opportunities through the day to help residents meet their goals. - Adhere to the person-centered plans, and behavior plans as written for each resident.
- Provide quality of care and safe and healthy setting free from harm while upholding the rights of all residents.
- Create a space of trust and relationship with all residents.
- Cook meals as necessary for residents based upon food specifications, diets, food exchanges and documentation.
- Transport residents and attend appointments, advocate, and obtain necessary documentation, when needed.
- Assist with supervision of residents doing their laundry and complete facility laundry as needed. - Administer medications to residents as needed.
- Must remain awake and immediately accessible in all homes requiring 24 / 7 care.
Advancement opportunities are available frequently!
Benefits :
401(k) after 1 year (with employer Match up to 4%)
Affordable Dental, Vision, and Health insurance (1st of the month after 60 days of employment)
Employer Paid Life insurance
Paid time off regardless of weekly hours worked
Referral bonuses
Yearly service bonuses
Yearly active driver bonuses
Holiday and Birthday gifts
Schedule :
Full time and part time availability
8-hour shifts
Flexible schedules
Day shift Night shift
Overnight shift
Swing shifts
Holidays
Overtime Weekend flexibility
Requirements
Physical and Sensory Requirements : (With or without the aid of mechanical devices)
Salary Description
15.00- $17.50
Salary : $15 - $18
