Direct support Professional ( DSP)

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob description:

Overview
Royal Crown Homes is looking for dedicated Caregiver to join our team. These roles involve providing essential care and 1:1 or 1:2 support to individuals in their homes or in the community to ensure their well-being and comfort. * This may include all levels of direct care. Paid training

***This position requires a valid Minnesota drivers license, reliable vehicle and auto insurance***

IHS With Training: After initial training is completed-Pay $17-$19/hr

This community based service is focused on teaching and training individuals on independent living skills, and community oriented skills .

Role Responsibilities: (Include but are not limited to)

• Support individuals in independent living skills through 1:1, or 1:2 service.
• Support individuals in mental health management through identifying coping skills, practicing coping skills, and alternative methods.
• Teach and model community integration skills such as: self-managing medications, managing personal finances, appropriate interpersonal interactions, managing the public transportation system, completing the necessary tasks to maintain a home, and accessing community resources.
• Interacts informally with individuals to facilitate socialization and appropriate behavior.
• Participates in scheduled and spontaneous recreational events.
• Teaches healthy living habits and develops the accompanying skills.
• You will meet bi-weekly with your supervisor to discuss your schedule and consult about client issues

Role Responsibilities: (Include but are not limited to)

• Light housekeeping, including vacuuming, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, and maintaining the kitchen, washing dishes, among other chores.
• Going to activities and places in the community which may include appointments as needed.
• Planning and preparing meals.
• Washing laundry and linens.
• Making and changing the bed.
• Caring for pets and plants.
• Staff is occasionally required to carry up to 50 lbs.
• Following the universal precautions rules to ensure the client's safety 100% of the time.
• EVV Compliance
• Complete required 245D trainings upon hire and an annual basis.
• Other duties listed in person support plan.
• You will meet bi-weekly with your supervisor to discuss your schedule and consult about client issues.

IHS Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years or older.
• Pass a DHS background study.
• Maintaining high level of clients confidentiality, adhering to all HIPPA regulations.
• You will meet bi-weekly with your supervisor to discuss your schedule and consult about client issues.
• Must be willing to work in various environments which may include household pets, smoking, untidy living areas, children.
• Can work well with a diverse population, including people with low-income, who struggle with substance abuse, criminal backgrounds, and people with developmental, mental and physical disabilities.
• Record arrival and departure for every client visit via Electronic Visit Verification (EVV)
• Valid Driver's License, Full coverage insurance, Reliable vehicle
• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Fluent in English language.
• Must be trustworthy, reliable, and willing to work entire shifts fulfilling all obligations
• Interpersonal skills: sensitivity and compassion towards clients.

Job Type: Part-time 24-32 hours per week and Every Other weekend

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time
• Paid training

Work Location: In person