Direct Support Professional- DSP daylight including weekends

New Focus Employees are eligible for up to $500.00 in bonuses within their first 90 days!

This is a position that has opportunities all over the county to support various individuals.

Help others reach their full potential by supporting adults with an Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD) and/or Autism. Direct Support Professionals teach independent skills and provide assistance with socialization, finances, life skills, and more to individuals with disabilities, helping them achieve greater independence and an improved quality of life. The ideal candidate should have professional technology skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals to achieve their goals.

Benefits

Medical, Vision and Life Insurance

Full AND part-time employees earn PTO

Enjoy our Wellness Program, Paid Training, Family Discount Portal

Continuing Education Discount, and Retirement Program

Minimum starting wage of $16.00, higher with experience

Your compassion for our community will make you succeed at Focus

Interns WELCOME!

Help others reach their full potential by supporting adults with an Intellectual Developmental Disability (IDD) and/or Autism. Direct Support Professionals teach independent skills and provide assistance with socialization, finances, life skills, and more to individuals with disabilities, helping them achieve greater independence and an improved quality of life. The ideal candidate should have professional technology skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals to achieve their goals.

FOCUS JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Community Support/Direct Support Staff

Hours: Varies – Day, Early Afternoon

Supervisor: Regional Manager and Program Manager's

Job Purpose: The Direct Support Staff position is responsible for performing essential tasks assisting individuals with disabilities and/or behavioral challenges with everyday lives and independence.

Job Duties: Primary Duties include but not limited to

Review and complete sign off sheet for individual ISP, BSP, and supervision levels before working with individual

• Responsible for meeting utilization hours and making up any hours missed
• Assist in getting shift coverage for any time off
• Assist covering shift for other staff
• Responsible for addressing goals/objectives daily
• Attend ISP meeting upon request
• Responsible for the data collection related to objectives, behavioral support plans, and skill building plans
• Responsible for the daily health and safety of the individual
• Responsible for all duties related to direct-care and Activities of Daily Life to include lifting items like groceries, walking stairs, getting in and out of vehicles
• Communicate incidents to the proper parties
• Transportation of individuals to and from activities as needed or help individuals achieve independence through public transportation
• Documenting and reporting progress to support team and Employment Specialist
• Help individuals achieve independence in their workplace by managing and achieve behavioral objectives
• Assist individuals in achieving independence by creating checklists and other reasonable accommodations by working with the individual's supports.
• Maintain communication with Program Manager and treatment team
• Responsible for adhering to the Policies and Procedures of the Company
• Utilizing EVV/Setworks for clocking in and out of sessions
• Completing notes and documentation within same day of shift
• Utilizing company provided email and checking on a daily basis
• Attending a monthly staff meeting
• Providing HR with appropriate documentation in a timely manner
• Completing all assigned monthly trainings before the 30th of each month
• Following core values of integrity, community, and compassion
• Team player
• Other duties assigned
• May also need to assist individuals with getting up, walking, and moving, by lifting or guiding when necessary.

Skills/Qualification:

Have a valid driver’s license, registration, insurance, and inspection

• Professional technology skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of computers
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with groups and individuals
• Ability to maintain current needs assessment information

Compensation: Hourly rate (based on experience) plus mileage reimbursement

Bonus payments are contingent upon meeting new hire expectations for submission timelines and performance.

Focus Behavioral Health, Inc. is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. We recognize that inequality adversely affects our staff, clients, and the communities we serve. It is our expectation that every member of the Focus Family actively contributes to fostering an environment where all individuals feel included and are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of any protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, creed, ancestry, age, marital status, lawful alien status, or protected veteran status. We do not discriminate based on disability. All hiring, compensation, training, performance evaluation, and termination decisions