Direct Support Professional W ASL
Direct Support Professional W ASL
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Job Description
BAYADA Direct Support Professionals DSPs work oneonone in home and community settings as a companion and mentor for individuals with intellectual or developmental disability to help them reach their full potential.
In addition we are looking for someone who is proficient in American Sign Language (ASL) OR willing to learn ASL through provider guided training and self paced training.
- We have an individual needing support who is both DEAF and BLIND.
- We also have an individual whose hearing is quickly declining and needing support in becoming more proficient in ASL himself.
We have job openings in the following locations:
- Mooresville
- Tues Thursday afternoons (community)
- TuesThursday 9a3p (flexible)
- Friday Saturday and Sunday 12 hour shift
- (potential for more hours once you meet and interact)
Required skills for this position (these skills can be acquired during BAYADA onboarding process and developed over time):
- American Sign Language proficiency
- ASL *intervener*
- Present information in ways that the individual who is deaf/blind can understand it.
- Helps the individual be aware of people and things in the environment and encourages the individual to reach out and connect with the broader world.
- Helps the individual learn concepts that sighted and hearing individuals learn incidentally.
- Staff increases opportunities for direct learning to occur and provides access to the huge amount of incidental information that is unavailable with combined vision and hearing loss.
- Accompanying and supporting the individual across all environments including the home and the community.
- Meeting the physical needs of the individual including tactile sign language sighted guide assistance with toileting dressing feeding etc. based on the individuals needs
BAYADA offers DSPs the following benefits:
- Paid Clearances Training and Orientation
- Weekly pay PTO
- Flexible scheduling and short commute times
- Positive and stable work environment and the tools you need to do your job
- Scholarship Reward and Recognition programs
- 24/7 on call clinical manager support
Qualifications for DSPs:
- One year experience working with I/DD individuals; If you do not have this experience training is available through our apprentice program
- High school diploma or equivalent
What happens after you apply:
- You will receive an email confirming receipt of your inquiry
- The recruiter will reach out via email or phone to schedule an inperson or zoom interview
- Next steps will be outlined clearly after your successful interview
BAYADA offers Direct Support Professionals:
- Weekly pay
- Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
- Short commute times we try to match you to opportunities near your home
- Positive work environment and the tools you need to do your job
- Scholarship programs
- A stable working environment we invest in our care team
- Paid time off
- 24 / 7 on call clinical manager support
Job Responsibilities of a Home Care Direct Support Professional:
- Passion for providing mental/behavioral health care to individuals with ID/DD
- Ability to work independently in a clients home/community
BAYADA recognizes and rewards our Direct Support Professionals who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Join our caring team today!
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
