Direct Support Professional - SDS / DSP Employee (NC)
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InReach
Charlotte, NC, US
Summary
The Direct Support Professional will provide companionship, care, and supported employment services to an individual with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living, facilitating community integration, and administering medication.
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Job Description
Who We Are:
InReach provides a wide variety of services to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
We Offer:
Competitive Wages
Flexible Scheduling
Partnership Discounts with Local Businesses
Extensive Training Program
Paid Training Hours
We Hire:
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) willing to make a difference in someone's life by providing companionship, care, and support.
We Need:
InReach needs a DSP / an Employee for a male Individual with Developmental Disabilities in the Huntersville area, 28078. Staff will provide Supported Employment Services for 20 hours a week.
Schedule:
Monday: 9a-12:30p
Tuesday: 6p-9:30p
Wednesday: 3:30p-6p
Thursday: 5:30p-9p
Friday: 2:30p-5:30p
Saturday: Occasional
Sunday: 3:30p-7:30p
Pay Rate: $21.70/hr.
What You'll Do:
Instruction and assistance in home living environments.
Help individual identify and acquire valued social roles.
Facilitate community integration.
Help individual develop healthy social habits.
Dispense medication and monitoring dosages.
Transport and accompany individual to and from day programs, work sites, and community activities.
All InReach applicants must have a high school diploma (or GED), a valid driver's license, and successfully pass a drug screen and background check. One to two years of experience with the I/DD population preferred.
Requirements:
Hard Skills:
- Direct support
- Companionship
- Caregiving
- Supported employment services
- Community integration
Experience:
- 0-2 years
Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Flexible scheduling
- Partnership discounts with local businesses
- Extensive training program
- Paid training hours
