House Assistant Direct Support Professional

The Burton Center For Disabilities & Special NeedsGreenwood, SC, USA

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The Burton Center is looking for a motivated and compassionate individual to take on the role of a House Assistant Direct Support Professional (House Asst. DSP)

This position is located in Greenwood, SC

The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm with On-Call hours and coverage as needed on weekends or various shifts.

Who we are and what we offer :

The Burton Center is a non-profit organization that provides quality services for people with disabilities and special needs and their families. We have main offices located in Greenwood, Lexington, Saluda, and Ware Shoals with home facilities throughout each county. Our dedicated staff members continue to provide quality services to the people we serve.

The Burton Center offers :

Incredible health benefits through PEBA
A positive and rewarding work environment
Employee referral bonuses
Employee Assistant Programs
Three days of paid orientation training
One week of on-the-job training with your assigned mentor
In-person reviews after 30 days of employment to help you succeed!
Additional incentive pay rates in Intermediate Care Facilities

Job Description :

As a House Asst. DSP, you will assure training for individuals with disabilities with special needs is carried out as specified by the interdisciplinary team. The House Assistant will ensure that coverage is maintained to include working coverage hours if needed and that appointments, shopping, medical, payroll, financial, and other clerical duties are met. This position requires good organizational, oral, and written communication skills as well as math skills.

Duties and Responsibilities may include :

Assures that training is conducted as specified in each person's single plan and appropriately documented.

Assures that all individuals are appropriately dressed at all times, monitors monthly documentation of person's property. Shops for or arranges trips or appointments with individuals when clothing is needed and provides physical assistance when needed.

Working closely with QIDP / Supervisor or Coordinator / Manager, you will schedule direct care coverage in needed areas, with an approved budgeted schedule.

Provide direct care as needed.

Responsible for knowing and adhering to residential policies and procedures, both Burton Center and federal guidelines. Assures that daily activities are carried out smoothly and completely and in accordance with federal guidelines.

Submit supply requests after reviewing and obtaining approval from manager.

Collect, review and submit accountability sheets.

Review and submit mileage and maintenance sheets.

Check, order and pick-up medication for each home, if applicable.

Purchase groceries for each home.

Write checks for allowance and Behavior Support Plans

Maintain checkbooks.

File paperwork, obtain signatures, etc. as needed (manager will instruct).

Assist with payroll and submit to manager for review and completion.

Hold and document fire drills and emergency procedures once quarterly on each shift or monitors to ensure compliance.

Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Relates to co-workers and professional personnel on a professional and personal level.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Valid SC Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in management or leadership

Strong organizational and math skills

Clear oral and written communication skills

Lift 25lbs frequently and 50lbs occasionally

Ability to care and advocate for others

Ability to bend, stoop, kneel and squat

Ability to stand or walk for long period of time

Ability to drive and transport individuals including wheelchair bound.

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Direct Support Professional • Greenwood, SC, USA