What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Skills Specialist (DSP-Howell) position at LIFE ENRICHMENT ACADEMY?
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY ONLY! NO WEEKENDS! DAY TIME HOURS 8:30AM TO 4:30PM
FULL OR PART TIME!!!
Life Enrichment Academy (LEA) is looking for YOU! Are you a DSP or have experience working with others or just looking to get into the field of helping others? Then we are the place for you! We offer a fun and supportive program that will make you smile while you work. We have positions open for DSP's who are looking to be responsible for Individuals Served in a vocational and community setting.
Additional Perks and Benefits of Working at Life Enrichment Academy
* Paid time off for full-time and part-time staff with quarterly monetary payout available
* Multiple medical plan options, vision & dental plans for you and your dependents
* Retirement Tax Annuity Plan, company paid life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Employee Assistance Program, voluntary legal plan, voluntary Short Term Disability, voluntary Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity plans
*Career learning and Development paid training with opportunities to advance.
*Employee discounts with national retailers
*Referral Bonus program, Staff appreciation Days, Employee of the Year/Manager of the Year award!
LEA's Direct Support Professional will have the following daily job functions (plus more):
- Interact with Individuals Served, parents, guardians, supervisors, visitors, community members, business partners, and funding sources in a positive professional manner.
- Train Individuals Served providing reinforcement when appropriate, in order to increase their independence.
- Schedule vocational work assignments and complete appropriate documentation.
- Complete daily documentation (goals, incident reports, Individuals Served, payroll, billing, progress notes, attendance, etc.) in accordance with regulations as outlined by Medicaid, Funding Source, Department of Labor, etc.
- Schedules and completes community integrated programming with Individuals Served including transportation and appropriate documentation.
- Assist individuals with meals, hygiene and supports in accordance with person centered plans and plan of service.
- Prepare and pass medication and document as required.
- Complete annual assessments/reports and actively participate in the plan of service meeting as required.
- Attend and actively participate in training sessions, staff meetings and in-services.
- Adhere to corporate health and safety guidelines ensuring a safe and secure environment for persons served and co-workers.
- Act as Liaison between Life Enrichment Academy and Employment Partners.
Our Direct Support Professional must be able to lift, push, pull, support a minimum of 25lbs. Along with being able to do pro-longed sitting, standing, walking for 8-hour shift. And must be able to drive in community integrated responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS (but not limited too):
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year experience working with developmentally disabled adults
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Valid Driver’s License, Chauffer’s License preferred
- Proficient in MSOffice
- Successful completion of the post offer process, including criminal background check and clearance from the Office of Recipient Rights
- Completion of all required training in the specified timeframe
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.65 - $17.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18