Direct Support Professional (DSP)

TheKey is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting in North America for either full-time or part-time shifts.If youre looking for a place where you can grow your career while helping people, this is the place!The DSP will represent the needs, wants, and interests of individuals served or supported by the program, and provide input on program planning and implementation for individuals.

Responsibilities:

• Assistance to each child and/or adult in working with a group and in handling individual problems as well as assisting residents in all areas of grooming and personal hygiene skills.
• Document incidents that occur Implement treatment plan for each resident.
• Administration of discipline (as defined as positive redirection) and setting of limits for behavior.
• Responsible for the assigned physical plant and operations Ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the home.
• Be thoroughly familiar with the program plan for each resident in the Group Home and/or Adult Residential Facility in your role as a DSP (Direct Support Professional)
• Understand and implement exercises designed to improve or maintain, mobility range of motion and self-help skills
• Perform basic incidental medical treatment as prescribed
• Assist in supervision of meal preparation and housekeeping chores as assigned
• Have the ability to exercise mature judgment and relate to clients in a warm, caring, and non-expletive means
• Other duties as assigned by Facility manager/Administrator/Alternate Administrator/License

Qualifications

Required Experience and Education:

• Must be compassionate and willing to care for the well-being of others
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
• Must be willing to complete given background checks
• Must have a valid Driver's License and existing insurance
• Must be willing and able to drive individuals in personal car throughout the community
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Flexibility is preferred to allow more opportunity for individual assignments

Benefits:

• We offer competitive wages, ongoing training and flexible scheduling for both Full- and Part-Time positions
• Medical Time Off Medical/Dental/Vision with coverage options for spouse and dependents
• 7 Paid holiday days
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability available
• Employee discounts for select events and services

At TheKey, we pride ourselves on hiring quality professionals who share our passion for transforming the lives of aging adults. Our employees are compassionate, committed, innovative, and dedicated to improving the quality of life our seniors so deserve. Would you like to help us change the way the world ages? Join us today!

TheKey is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.