Job Overview
As a Direct Support Proffessional (DSP) you will make a genuine difference in the lives of the Individuals we serve. You will help advance their personal independence, dignity, and growth as you help to remove barriers to independence and inspire personal success.
Pay Range - 18/hr
Part Time - Saturday and Sunday 3p-11p
Key Responsibilities
As a DSP, you will support individuals with disabilities by providing assistance to allow the individuals we serve to live more independently in a home environment by working with them to achieve their personal goals. These may include:
- Assisting with meal planning, shopping, and preparation to further the goal of healthy eating,
- Helping individuals to find activities in the community to support physical and mental health.
- Providing encouragement and coaching to support individuals learning skills for daily living.
- Assisting individuals with shopping in the community for personal wants and needs.
- Assisting individuals with household tasks such as light cleaning, taking out trash and laundry tasks
- Assisting individuals with medication needs (monitoring or distributing)
- Assisting individuals with financial management
- Document supports provided for each individual
- Provide supervision
Position Requirements
- A passion to support others, respect for individual differences, and the ability to advocate for the best plan of action for the individuals we serve are the most important requirements of this position.
- Sound judgement and good decision-making skills are extremely important.
- A willingness to adapt current skills and learn new skills and new ways to deliver services to the individuals we serve is crucial to personal and professional growth.
- Acceptable driving record is preferred to assist individuals in the community.
- At least 21 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
- Previous experience in similar field preferred but not required.
- Drivers License is required.
Apply here or at www.growan.org
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
