Direct Support Professional - Strategic at RiverValley Consulting Services in Owensboro, Kentucky
Posted in Other about 9 hours ago.
Job Description:
Position Title:Direct Support Professional - Strategic
Location: Owensboro, KY
Description:
RiverValley, Behavioral Healthcare Services - Strategic Partnerships
Henderson and Owensboro, KY
At RiverValley Behavioral Health Services, we aspire to meet the needs of every client we encounter. We are passionate about extending a hand to those in need of behavioral health services. Explore below the potential career opportunity with Behavioral Health Services, Strategic Partnerships.
Job Summary:
- Provide assistance in a home setting for 2-3 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Support assigned individuals' direct care needs including but not limited to getting dressed, bathing and showering, toileting and hygiene needs, grocery shopping, feeding, medication administration, assistance with walking and/or wheelchair mobility, preparation of meals and snacks as needed, and facilitation of activities to increase community inclusion.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as requested to support individuals in discussions of their person-centered service plans with regard to their health, safety, and overall wellbeing.
- Assist individuals to work toward and achieve their individualized service goals when applicable.
- Work together as a team with other staff assigned to the home to ensure the day-to-day functionality of the home under the guidance of the Assistant Residential Director.
- Be willing to work where needed in the Owensboro and Henderson service areas.
- 24- to 48-hour shifts at residential service site with paid sleep time
We offer:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, long-term disability, and Teledoc
- Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Holiday pay
- Eligible for overtime
- Retirement planning
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving
- Potential for tuition reimbursement program
- Career development and growth opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employment Referral Program
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must have a high school diploma/GED OR must have at least one year of experience working with people with disabilities
- Must be able to read and write to complete required documentation
- Must be legally licensed to operate a vehicle
- Must currently possess or be able to complete first aid and CPR certification (training provided)
- Must undergo motor vehicle and drug screen, criminal background, caregiver misconduct registry, nurse aide registry, sex offender registry, and child abuse and neglect registry checks
- Must not have a prior conviction for any of the following:
- violent crime
- trafficking, manufacturing, or possessing an illegal drug within the past 5 years
- abuse, neglect, exploitation
- Must not have a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation through adult protective services (APS) or child protective services (CPS)
- Must not be a registered sex offender
- Must not have a driving under the influence conviction in the past 5 years
- Must not have an amended plea bargain or diversion in the past year
EOE/M/F/VET/Disab
Position Type: Full Time
Travel Percentage: Occasional
Education Level:High School/GED
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