DSP Haywood County

Direct Support Professional

Clyde NC
Waynesville NC

$16/hr

Part Time or Full Time (30 hours per week earns benefits).

Seeking meaningful employment Become a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Skill Creations Inc. a nonprofit agency helping people with disabilities meet their personal goals. The DSP works in the individuals home as well as in a community setting providing care and support according to their specific needs and goals.

Due to personal care needs DSP must be female.

6-36 hours available; 20 hr/wk available with one client 6-16 hr/wk available with a second client. Employee could work both schedules or choose one of the two. More hours available in Asheville. Please specify the number of hours desired within your application.

Duties may include:

• personal care including incontinence care
• behavioral support
• medication administration
• community engagement (bingo library coffee shops social gatherings)
• opportunities for recreation/leisure

Requirements

• Comfort with providing full incontinence care
• High School GED or College Transcript.
• Valid NC Drivers license and acceptable Driving Record.
• Insured vehicle for client transportation.
• Criminal Record Check.
• Completion of paid training in CPR/First Aid and Behavior Management.
• Basic computer skills for e-mail electronic training modules and data recording. Personal phone with internet access.
• Ability to remain on ones feet most of the time.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and to occasionally balance bend stoop and kneel.
• Prompt and regular attendance. Includes working during inclement weather and some holidays.
• Ability to meet client-specific needs. Due to personal care needs this family is seeking a female DSP.