What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (PRN) position at HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES?
Job Details
Description
Join our Residential team as a PRN Direct Support Professional (DSP)!
Shift differentials of $2.00-$3.00 per hour, based off shift type!
Join a caring and dedicated team of professionals that help people with a variety of challenges within our several 5 bed group homes and a 60 bed care facility.
Your Role
- Coach people to appropriately cope with emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and other struggles.
- Role model and coach individuals with activities of daily living (cooking, cleaning, showering, hygiene, shopping, and managing money).
- Participate and plan recreational activities.
- Learn and implement Evidence Based Mental Health Programs with clients.
- Learn skills to de-escalate emotionally charged individuals.
- Ensure the safety of all those involved (monitor meals, behaviors, activities).
- Demonstrate teamwork with other roles (nurses, prescribers, therapists, and support staff).
- Communicate to the team through daily documentation and reports.
What You Need
- High school diploma or equivalent required (GED or NCR accepted).
What Makes You Stand Out
- Good teamwork mentality and client focused work ethic.
- Prior experience working with adults who have chronic mental health challenges.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency driving requirements.
- Prior experience with health care documentation.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
About the Program
Hillcrest's Adult Residential Services operates several 5 bed group homes and a 60 bed care facility for adults who have a mental health diagnosis. Serving as a steppingstone from hospitalizations to independent living, these programs provide supervision in a safe, secure, and protected environment, with the following support:
- 24 hour staffing and supervision
- Individual counseling and care coordination
- Mental health support
- Medication management
- Social and community integration
- Physical and emotional health development
- Recreational activities (structured and unstructured)
- Daily living skills education and instruction
About the Organization
Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. We’re a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.
**COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required**
Salary : $2 - $3
