What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Residential Services position at Glenwood, Inc?
Do you have a passion for caring for people and making a difference in someones life? Do you have the heart to serve others? If so, then we have the career for you. Glenwood is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to work in our Residential Services programs making a positive impact in the lives of children and adults with an Autism diagnosis. Our DSPs are the heartbeat of our organization. They provide service to our individuals in a caring, compassionate, and professional manner, with a positive attitude. Our DSPs work various shifts from 8 to 12 hours (day and overnight), and weekends.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS
Provide direct care for the individuals served, following resident's Individual Plan of Care (IPC), policies and procedures, emphasizing non-averse, positive programming and interactions.
Provide support services for residents, staff, and facility
Assisting with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs
Transport/accompany residents to/from school, dining facility, planned activities, and scheduled appointments
Safely operate and maintain facility vehicle(s) as qualified and required
Documentation of care, services, and daily activities in a timely manner
Responsible for cultivating and sustaining a healthy environment in the home(s), as well as maintenance of the home, property
Performing home management functions such as light housekeeping
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting
Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company
Ability to handle physical aspects of the job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time
Must maintain state regulatory certifications, as required by state/program requirements
Medication Administration as required by state/program requirements
Experience in residential care preferred
High school degree/GED equivalent required
18 years of age or older (non-driver); 21 years of age or older (driver) - must have a valid Alabama driver's license and must be insurable through the agencys insurance carrier
Certified Nursing Assistant a plus
Must be cleared through the Dept. of Human Resources Child Abuse & Neglect Registry as well as the ABI/FBI and pass all required pre-employment and background screenings.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT GLENWOOD
$1,000 BONUS for achieving RBT Certification through completing 40 hours of RBT training (on your own time) and passing the RBT Exam
Work directly with children and adults with Autism and other behavioral disorders
Provide support services for residents, staff, and facility
Competitive pay
A 6-step career path with pay increase
Cost of Living Adjustment
Tuition assistance
Health, dental, 403(b)
Salary : $30,000 - $39,000