What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Fourth Avenue Homes, Inc.?
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Fourth Avenue Homes, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Staff for a NEW location in the Winona area. All DSP positions will be in a group home setting.
The DSP will report to Program Coordinator, Program Director, Human Resources, Administrator
Principal Responsibilities:
· Advocate and provide support to promote the needs, interests, and preferences of the person(s) served
· Have an understanding of the person, respecting each person’s history, dignity, and cultural background
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Display appropriate and safe techniques in activities of daily living.
- Implementation of the person’s active treatment plans including the desired and service outcomes.
- Medication administration
- Effectively de-escalate difficult situations between person(s) served
- Perform daily duties and responsibilities as assigned, such as but not limited to: Household duties, laundry, household errands, appointments, shopping, leisure activities, etc.
Qualifications:
- Must have the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. A DSP must possess basic problem-solving skills, have a strong desire to help others and improve the quality of life of the people they are working with.
- Must be able to pass a background study
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be over the age of 18
Job Type: Full or Part-time positions including sleep overnights ($11.13 per hour). These positions have very flexible schedules and are perfect for college students and people looking for supplemental income.
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 PLUS per hour based on experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Direct Care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17
