Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Hands of Peace Home Care is a non-medical home care agency servicing adults with intellectual / developmental disabilities in the Charlotte Mecklenburg area. HPHC is looking for warm, personable caregivers who are skilled at connecting with people and building relationships, while demonstrating excellent client service, reliability, and advocacy skills.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication skills, flexible and able to interact positively with staff and clients.
• Passionate, must present a positive and professional business image
• Strong sense of initiative and urgency in addressing unexpected client crises
• Commitment to regulatory compliance and to submitting all documentation in a timely fashion
• Must have reliable transportation
• Hold valid driver's license and automobile insurance
• Experience in a residential setting supporting persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• High School Diploma, required
• First Aid/CPR Certification, preferred
• Experience providing CLS services, preferred

SUMMARY OF JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide exceptional care in the home and/or community to support needs such as safety skills, personal care, communication skills, social skills, job skills, independent living skills, etc.
• Ensure client’s safety and security by supervising in the home environment.
• Assist in developing daily living skills by identifying and meeting social, environmental, and health care needs.
  
• Perform and/or teach home management tasks, basic meal preparation, light housekeeping, home safety, handling emergencies in the home, and infection control with excellence.
• Maintain comprehensive written documentation tracking daily goals and progress monitoring.
  
• Follow the client’s Plan of Care, while ensuring service is delivered in a compassionate, caring, and respectful manner and in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards.
• Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping, and outings as specified in the Plan of Care.
• Other duties - Must be able to:

• Travel to clients’ place of residence using a reliable means of transportation.

• Submit required documentation in a timely manner (i.e. records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service)

• Demonstrate ability to perform required client care tasks or activities or undergo training

• Attend orientation, in-service training sessions and staff meetings.

• In addition to scheduled hours, occasionally serving as backup caregiver/on call, as needed.