Direct Support Professional - 1st shift

Position Summary

To support developmentally disabled individuals (service recipient) in their development of basic living and social skills.

Position Responsibilities- Essential

• Develop the basic living skills (e.g. social, domestic, and hygiene) of service recipient’s through instruction and encouragement.
• Assist and document the development and implementation of long and short term goals of service recipient.
• Develop and maintain a positive and effective relationship with service recipients, families, staff, administration, case management personnel, and other service providers.
• Perform or assist service recipient with personal hygiene as needed (e.g. bathing, brushing teeth, shaving, nail clipping, dressing, bodily functions, and appearance).
• Perform or assist service recipient in basic domestic duties as needed (e.g. cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping).
• Coordinate service recipient’s participation in leisure and recreational activities.
• Maintain records and complete paperwork (e.g. medication logs, behavior reports, injury reports, accountability logs, and goal data) as required by Thrive Upstate and Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) or any State or federal regulatory agency.
• Adhere to service recipient’s behavior and health management plans (e.g. administration of medication, use of behavior modification techniques, dietary restrictions).
• Maintain service recipient’s and agency’s funds in accordance with Thrive Upstate policies and procedures.
• Maintain current training and certification (e.g. CPR, First Aid, Med. Tech, MANDT and Prevention of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation) and all other training in accordance with Thrive Upstate policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe environment for the service recipient; prevent harm to service recipient, self and others. Report any unsafe conditions or safety concerns to management in a timely manner.
• Report any and all suspected incidents of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of service recipient’s to proper authority in accordance with Thrive Upstate and DDSN policies and procedures.
• Prepare and/or assist individuals with preparation of meals in accordance with their diets, shopping for supplies and groceries and cleaning their room.
• Report any safety violations or maintenance concerns to immediate supervisor immediately.
• Operate agency vehicles as needed, including van routes, field trips, and other functions required for optimal program operation.

Position Responsibilities- Non-Essential/Other

• Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, or satisfactory completion of competency assessment.
• Proficient ability to use independent judgment, analytical/decision-making skills, verbal and written communication skills, human relation skills, team working skills, and organizational skills
• Ability to work flexible shift hours based on needs of the department.
• Must have a passion for working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Should be able to exhibit high levels of patience and compassion
• Must be able to multi-task
• Must be able to comply with heavy documentation standards and policies
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities

Thrive Upstate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.17 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Greenville, SC 29607: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14