Direct Service Professional

2 months ago

Columbia, United States Lutheran Services Carolinas Full time
Job Details

Job Location
LSC - Columbia Office - Columbia, SC

Salary Range
$16.00 - $16.25 Hourly

Direct Support Professional

PLEASE BE ADVISED: This position is located in Clinton, SC.

Available Shifts:
  • Monday-Friday 7pm -7am
  • Saturday and Sunday 7pm-7am
Position Purpose/Summary:

The Direct Service Professional (DSP) is responsible for overseeing residents' behavior and assisting residents in the completion of necessary tasks. The DSP role involves prompting residents to complete tasks and attend scheduled appointments, monitoring behavior, preparing meals, and carrying out light housework. The DSP is must also provide emotional support and encouragement to individuals in our programs, ensuring that all individuals take proper medication (when applicable), and reporting all necessary aspects of daily living and behavior.

Position located in Clinton, SC.

Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
  1. Supervises all residents according to appropriate accountability levels.
  2. Works as a member of a treatment team in developing, implementing, and evaluating residential plans for all residents and participates in all required training.
  3. Teaches residents rules.
  4. Assists in preparing scheduled and planned meals and snacks for residents.
  5. Observes dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific residents.
  6. Provides Residential Habilitation Services when indicated in individual service plans and meets any related requirements established by State standards.
  7. Writes up reports of resident behavior and activity and documents in THERAP.
  8. Distributes proper medications and supplements to residents.
  9. Ensures that all residents attend group and individual therapy appointments as/when dictated in their Residential Support Plan.
  10. Drives residents to school, work, appointments and activities as necessary.
  11. Observes changes in resident behavior and reports them to Program Coordinator accordingly.
  12. Engages residents in conversation/communication and encourages socialization.
  13. Provides emotional support for residents.
  14. Consults with physicians, nurses, dietitians, and therapists to ensure streamlined and top quality care for residents.
  15. Represents Lutheran Services Carolinas professionally in the local community (i.e., DDSN, DSS, Mental Health, church, schools, and neighborhood) and acts as a responsible, positive, and healthy role model to influence growth and development of residents.
  16. Maintains facility/vehicle/equipment cleanliness and proper working order.
  17. Participates in house meetings and trainings as required.
  18. Ensures all relevant documentation is completed.
  19. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications

Education: H.S. Diploma or GED with one year experience in human services field; BA/BS with no experience.

Experience: See Education requirement. Job-specific training required prior to start date.

Specific skills/abilities:
  • Demonstrates patience and empathy.
  • Exhibits strong organizational skills.
  • Maintains friendly and outgoing demeanor.
  • Possesses excellent interpersonal and conversational skills.
  • Is willing and able to stay at group home overnight as necessary.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the rules and guidelines of the group home.
  • Possesses excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Works well with a variety of individuals.
  • Communicates clearly and effectively.
  • Maintains an encouraging and compassionate attitude.
  • Works calmly and efficiently in a crisis.
  • Exhibits excellent listening skills.

Specialized knowledge, licenses, etc.: Valid driver's license; minimum age of 21.

Preferences (Optional):

Work experience in counseling, social work, or group home preferred.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
  1. Time will be spent in the residential home supervising residents.
  2. Shifts may vary from night to day; some overnight stays on a rotating basis may be required.
  3. Local travel may also be required.
  4. Environment can be stressful and emotional depending on mood and behavior of residents.
  5. Ability to bend, stoop, reach overhead.
  6. Ability to lift and carry minimum of 25 pounds.

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