Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Part Time

Job Description

Description:

Human Support Services, a non-profit community mental health agency located in Monroe County seeks part-time Direct Support Professional workers.

We are pleased to announce our new increased starting wage $17.75 - $22.05 an hour.

In addition, HSS offers...

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Opportunity to become benefits eligible while part -time

We are looking for dependable, caring support workers to teach daily living skill to adults with intellectual disabilities in their homes and communities to:

Empower and support individuals to live self-directed lives

Support and Advocate for people with intellectual disabilities

Teach independent living skills including but not limited to, cooking, cleaning, hygiene and emergency readiness

Promote Health and Wellness, including passing medication

Support in building and maintaining healthy friendships and relationships

Teach coping skills and provide support to individuals in crisis

Helping individuals gain access to community resources and participation in community events

Maintain accurate, concise, current clinical documentation as required by state and federal guidelines

The Mission and Vision of Human Support Services is to help all people live their best lives and we envision a community in which all abilities are embraced and everyone is encouraged to pursue their greatest potential.

HSS is a private, non-profit community resource agency founded in 1973, providing confidential COA-accredited services.

Requirements:

- Must have high school diploma or GED

- Must have valid driver’s license

- Have adequate transportation to be able to move from site to site

- Ability to drive a regular size and larger size van or willing to be trained

- Drive in large cities

- Able to lift and walk flights of stairs

- Constitution to handle body excrements

- Must be emotionally stable enough to react appropriately to a consumer in crisis

Part-time