Direct Support Professional

Job summary
Liberty Resources has immediate openings for FULL TIME Direct Support Professional (DSP) - ResidentialSupport individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community.Come join our team dedicated to supporting individuals living with disabilities to fulfill the same hopes and dreams as everyone else.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Promote the health and wellness of all individuals through health maintenance and prevention strategies, accurate medication administration, knowledge of general health and safety rules, and first aid and emergency procedures.• Assist individuals in completing personal care activities (e.g., hygiene) while ensuring an individual's privacy and promoting independence.• Assist the individual served with household management (e.g., shopping, meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, and decorating) and transportation to maximize the individual's skills, abilities and independence.• Maintain and update documentation and reports in a thorough and contemporaneous manner.• Assist individuals in identifying, planning, and participating in community events and activities preferred by the individual.
Requirements
• HS diploma or GED required. Bachelors/Associates or prior experience preferred.• Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to use personal car for transporting individuals.• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to supervise others.• Effective oral and written communication skills, including computer competency.• Must constantly move about; ascend/descend stairways; observes, instructs, supervises consumers in all activities of daily living.• Ability to lift, transfer or physically assist individuals may be required. Must be able to lift objects up to 20 lbs. frequently and support a person's body weight as needed for the purposes of physical assistance, personal care and physical management.• Demonstrates the values of diversity, equity and belonging; foster an inclusive environment that facilitates diversity.
Key Skills Needed
• Organizational skills• Interpersonal skills• Supervisory skills• Communication skills• Computer skills
Benefits
• A family-friendly work environment• Collaborative teams dedicated to the wellbeing of the individuals served• A diverse passionate workforce• Paid trainings and room for professional development• Competitive salary and insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision benefits and 401k)• Opportunities for growth and promotion throughout the agency• Employee recognition and appreciation programs• Mileage reimbursement• Paid time off (holidays, vacation, personal and sick time)