DSP Supported living (overnights required)

Asheville NC

Want to make a difference in the lives of others

Become a Direct Support Professional with Skill Creations Inc. a nonprofit agency helping people with disabilities reach their personal goals.

$175 per night including sleeping time. $20/hr during daytime services.

Currently seeking an active playful individual to help support to a woman with autism. Position will include daytime hours as well as overnight shifts running from 6pm-10am. Schedule and hours to be determined with your input considered. Location will be clients apartment in South Asheville as well as out and about across town.

The person you would be supporting is friendly and playful. She enjoys movies bowling mermaids and karaoke. She values engaging relationships and having fun. Her highly active lifestyle is crucial; she spends hours each day hiking walking attending Crossfit and working out at the gym. Due to personal care needs (such as supervision while bathing) her family is seeking a female DSP.

A good candidate for this position has:

• A willingness and ability to join her active lifestyle.
• Strong senses of humor and adventure.
• A fun creative attitude with an active imagination.
• An ability to maintain boundaries and enforce guidelines.

The role includes:

• Prompting and assisting with her morning and evening routines.
• Exercising alongside her to provide encouragement.
• Cooking meals with her assistance.
• Assisting her in maintaining her apartment.
• Utilizing her incentive programs to provide motivation ease difficult transitions and reward behavior.
• Accompanying her out in the community.
• Monitoring her health and safety.

Requirements

• High School GED or College Transcript from an accredited school.
• Valid NC Drivers license and acceptable Driving Record.
• 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.
• 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