Direct Support Professional (Reserve)

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team and become a part of a supportive community dedicated to individual and community enrichment.

Catholic Community Services (CCS) is a faith-based organization, rooted in the values of   Love, Justice, Truth, and Freedom, that has continually served the community for the past 80 years. We seek individuals who are motivated, compassionate, and eager to make a difference in their community. Along with our competitive wages CCS offers a variety of employer paid benefits for employees. We are committed to providing the best care for those that we serve and advancement opportunities for our staff.   Join us today and become a champion in the lives of others!

General Position Summary :

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) Reserve provides coverage in a timely manner for Direct Support Professionals in a multitude of residential settings. The DSP Reserve will provide support to individuals in the Adult Residential Services Program. The DSP Reserve has hands-on responsibility for promoting and enhancing the development of each individual and assuring the overall health and safety of all individuals during their shift. The DSP Reserve is responsible for implementing all supports prescribed by the Individual Support Plan (ISP) for each individual. The DSP Reserve may work alone at times and is responsible for all activities of daily living for the individuals. The DSP Reserve must learn and know well the supports for each individual at each of the homes they are assigned. These supports are detailed and will require delegated nursing tasks, medical protocols, behavioral supports, etc. DSP Reserve staff are required to work a variety of shifts, hours, schedules, based on urgent program coverage needs. A DSP Reserve will be responsible to report for duty within a reasonable timeframe of supervisor’s phone call. The DSP Reserve does not work in the same location and shift longer than one month. DSP Reserve staff members are scheduled as needed; this position’s hours may vary depending on schedule and need.

Pay : $19.39 - $23.41 an hour (depending on experience and education)

Schedule : Full-time (Hours, schedule, shift, location will vary)

Location : Varies

Employer Provided Benefits :

• 4 Weeks Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• Employer contribution to Employee / Spouse / Dependent medical coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance Plan
• 5 Paid Holidays / Holiday Pay
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Jury Duty Paid Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Wellness Activity Discounts
• On the job training and CPR / First Aid certification
• Annual performance evaluations and pay increases
• Employee appreciation events

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Qualification, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential Position Functions and Key Work Processes

Under the supervision of Adult Resident Services Supervisor and the daily direction and monitoring of the Shift Coordinator. Performs the following essential functions :