DSP (Direct Support Professional)–New Stock-AVL PT Weekend (Sat-Sun) 12 hour shift Full Time NEW

Do you enjoy helping others achieve independence? Are you looking for a stable work environment?

Come join us at BlueWest Opportunities and help offer a culture of CARE to the people we serve and help them become more independent.

The Direct Support Professional position is responsible for the daily assistance and development of an individual with a disability to lead an independent life. Management of the home schedule and operations is mandatory to insure assigned goals, schedules, resident data and cleaning duties are followed to encourage positive behaviors. The DSP I is supervised by the Shift Manager. The DSP I is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) that evaluates, provides services for and monitors the progress of each resident at the group home.

Responsibilities

The DSP is expected to demonstrate minimum competence in problem solving, taking initiative, resident rights, quality, organization and teamwork.

Experience and Education Required

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma
• Valid driver’s license

Skills Required

Each DSP is expected to demonstrate minimum competence in reliability, job knowledge, policies and procedures, and program implementation.

• Ability to work in home-like settings.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel at all times.
• · Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including the ability to perform NCI+ interventions; bending; stooping; lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.; occasionally lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 75 lbs.; reaching; and standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Independently and consistently completes specific job duties.
• Follows protocol for program documentation
• Provides a clean, neat and organized work environment and home.
• Maintain certification in applicable trainings, including but not limited to CPR and First Aid, NCI+, Blood Bourne Pathogens, TB Skin Test and complete competency based training in areas identified by the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 – $18.50 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Ability to work a 12 hour shift every Saturday and Sunday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Asheville, NC 28804 (Required)

Work Location: In person