Direct Support Professional

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and welfare of the consumers
• Aid consumers with medication and treatment plans as needed
• Aid consumers in the care and cleaning of their home, including reporting of maintenance needs
• Aid consumers with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping
• Aid consumers with daily life activities such as: meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services (post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and person hygiene
• Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested
• Prepare meals
• Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds are done as requested
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures
• Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested
• Aid consumers with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s)
• Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure safety and well being of all involved
• Provide consumer transportation in company or personal vehicle as requested

Qualifications

• Effectively read, write and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping and write reports
• Valid driver’s license which meets Evergreen requirements for insurance purposes and proof of liability coverage if a vehicle is owned
• Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry
• Submit to and pass drug screen and criminal background check.
• Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e. turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet)
• Prior experience as a direct support worker preferred

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Constantly moves about to coordinate work
• Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds while assisting consumers in home, workshop, or job site.
• Regularly assist consumers physically by lifting and positioning them as appropriate
• Constantly alert and aware to consumer’s needs
• Sometimes exposed to viruses and infectious conditions

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Will not supervise

Special Requirements

• Represent Evergreen in public in a fashion that would reflect credibility and professionalism on the organization.
• Desire to work with people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life
• Function successfully in stressful situations
• Demnstrate high moral standards so as to be a positive role model for consumers
• Complete all orientation and on the job training prior to starting work
• Work assigned shifts as required by management
• Attend all training classes as required

About the Role

Working at Evergreen Life Services isn’t just a job; it’s a rewarding career. Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team. If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, at Evergreen Life Services you will change lives. Every employee is a valuable part of the team because, at Evergreen, everyone matters.

Pay

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Schedule

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