Direct Support Professional
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Job Description
Job Title: Direct Support Professional
Work Location: Lewiston NE
Job Type: Contract/Fulltime
Job Summary:
The Direct Support Professional DSP provides support and assistance to adults with developmental disabilities; helps in the development of the individuals independent living skills; develops and implements energetic leisure and recreational activities for the individuals transports individuals throughout the community maintains documentation and contact with the Nurse House Manager Assistant Residential Director or Residential Program Director as appropriate. Paid training is provided for MANDT CPR/FA BBA and more.
About Unified Community Connections:
Unified Community Connections is a leading provider of services and programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Maryland. We believe that all people living with disabilities have the right to be treated with respect and dignity as well as to exercise the same control over their lives as any other person.
We provide comprehensive wraparound services tailored to the unique needs of each person and family we support. Our programs are designed to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving the quality of life they seek. We promote selfdetermination independence productivity integration and inclusion in all facets of life.
Our agency is often the only place for families to turn for help with severely medically challenged loved ones.
Job Duties include:
Coordinating & participating in recreational activities
Transporting individuals within the community
Maintaining/cleaning the residence preparing meals & laundry
Managing overall health including medications & medical appointments
Documenting your work as progress notes in an electronic records system
Other duties as assigned
The following are required to be considered for employment:
COVID19 Vaccine
Valid Drivers License with no restrictions
Motor Vehicle Record with 2 or less points with no driving restrictions or DUI violations in the last 7 years.
Ability to lift 50 Lbs. unassisted
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Required Skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbally and written) in English with individuals medical professionals and coworkers
Demonstrated ability to use basic computers skills using and electronic record/medication administration system.
Demonstrated ability to use math skills to administer medication.
Ability to safely handle a motor vehicle and transport others including individuals and staff.
Ability to push pull and bend up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Shifts Available (FullTime and PartTime available):
Monday thru Friday Morning Evening and Night Shifts
Saturday & Sunday Morning Evening and Night Shifts
Overnight shifts are awake overnight. All shifts require staff to alert active and available.
Comprehensive Benefits package for eligible positions include:
Medical Dental and Vision insurance
403(b) with a match from Unified
Employerpaid Life Insurance
Longterm Shortterm and other voluntary insurance
Paid time off including Vacation leave Sick leave and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Experience
Preferred
Comprehensive paid training is provided! To succeed applicants must have the ability to comprehend instructions (verbal and written) and write and complete forms as required. Demonstrate the ability to communicate with individuals medical professionals and coworkers. Demonstrate basic computer skills using an electronic records/medication administration system (Icare). Lifting up to 50lbs. unassisted is required.
Education
Required
High School or better
Employment Type
Full Time
