SHIFT BONUS Weekend Direct Support Professional
Company: Starpoint
Location: Canon City
Posted on: May 22, 2023
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Job Description:
SHIFT BONUS - $648 Weekends Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Are you
a creative, flexible, and dependable individual looking for a
fulfilling career? If so, being a Direct Support Professional (DSP)
may be the position for you! As a DSP, you will use your creativity
and people skills to support individuals living with developmental
disabilities to achieve their desired goals and grow their
independence. POSITION SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the
Direct Support Professional is to ensure the health and safety of
those supported. DSPs are responsible for providing support as
identified in the Individual Support Plan, and for collecting data
and documenting the provision of those supports. Direct Support
Professionals support individuals receiving services in their
homes, place of work, community support, or day habilitation site
following the Individual Service Plans (ISP), subsequent protocols,
and other plans. Provide training and support in areas such as
self-help skills, safety skills, hygiene skills, medication skills,
food/meal skills, money skills, housekeeping skills, community
skills, social skills, vocational skills, safety skills,
communication skills, and healthy living skills. Benefits:
Employees receive Paid Personal Time Off. Full-time employees
receive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits at a minimal
cost to the employee; 100% employer-paid short-term disability,
group term life, and AD/D insurance. Employees and their immediate
family members are offered access to our, 100% employer-paid
Employee Assistance Program. Matching 401K. QUALIFICATIONS: High
School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience. Must complete and
pass all Starpoint training required for this position. Must clear
background check, DORA check, and three valid reference checks.
Must submit to PPD checks and Influenza Vaccination or provide a
de-inclination form. Must be able to work non-traditional, flexible
hours. Possess medication administration certification (QMAP), CPR,
First Aid, and Safety Care training. Experience in working with IDD
adults preferred. Must have own telephone or reliable message
phone, to be readily reached. Own reliable transportation. Possess
a valid Colorado driver's license with a good driving record.
Possess and maintain personal auto insurance on file. Submit to a
back screening by an agency-approved provider to determine physical
ability to perform duties. REQUIRED PERSONAL SKILLS: Possess the
ability to work as a team member. Possess good communication
skills. Possess the ability to make safe, responsible decisions.
Possess and practice good stress management. Be dependable, prompt,
and reliable. Remain flexible with hours and days of work to meet
team needs. Possess good time management skills. Possess the
ability to implement programs, maintaining conscientiousness with
completing documentation and data collection. Possess the ability
to adapt to new and varied situations. Be enthusiastic about your
job and team support. Be able to read and write with good
comprehension as well as possess adequate math skills.
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Keywords: Starpoint, Colorado Springs , SHIFT BONUS Weekend Direct Support Professional, Other , Canon City, Colorado
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