Direct Support Professionals - Weekly Pay

Thrive In Dignity is immediately seeking experienced Direct Support Professionals in the Tri-Cities area. We provide home and community based services to individuals seeking personal assistance, community integration, and independent living skills training. We are NOT facility based or a group home.

Direct Support Professionals have the primary responsibility to support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in their achievement of the highest level of independence.

Duties

• Demonstrates the ability to coach, teach, and mentor individuals in all aspects of home management and personal independence. This includes actively teaching and promoting individual rights and self-advocacy.
• Advocates for each person's specific needs and personal welfare in the home and community, and ensures follow-up when concerns are identified.
• Interacts with the person's family members/conservator & maintains positive relationships internally and externally.
• Support the person to achieve and exercise their individual choice and preferences.
• Teach the person decision-making skills and selection of realistic options.
• Encourage the person to become a responsible citizen in his/her community of choice.
• Be very knowledgeable of all aspects of the Support Plan including special programs/plans (behavior, nutrition, safety, etc.) and immediately notify the supervisor of any needed changes. Implement any and all special plans as trained.
• Recommend any needed changes in goals/outcomes and risks (health or otherwise).
• At all times, treat the individual as an adult exhibiting the highest level of dignity and respect.
• Adhere to scheduled shifts and maintain compliance with clock-ins/outs.

Requirements/Skills

• Must possess a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Proven experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Apply now if you are passionate about teaching independent living skills and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

Work Location: In person