What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Part-Time position at Hands of Peace Home Care?
Hands of Peace Home Care is a non-medical home care agency servicing adults and children 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 with the ability to be punctual
- Hold valid driver's license and automobile insurance
- Experience with Autism and ADHD, required
- High School Diploma, required
- CPR certification, required
- Experience as a Behavior Technician or similar role
- Experience in a residential setting supporting persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities
SUMMARY OF JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provide exceptional care in the home and/or community to support needs such as safety skills, personal care, communication 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.
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.
Please note that this is a part-time position.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
