Direct Support Staff – Developmental Services- Female Only Position Available In Guilford, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: Advocates is seeking enthusiastic, motivated team players to join as Direct Support Staff in Developmental Services, specifically for females. Starting rate is $18.50/hour. Responsibilities include supporting individuals in daily activities, promoting self-advocacy, and assisting with community integration. Qualifications include a high school diploma, experience preferred, and excellent interpersonal skills. Valid driver's license required.
Job Description
Job Description:
Overview•Starting rate $18.50/hour•Advocates is seekingenthusiastic, motivated team players to provide valuable care toindividuals in a residential setting!
Advocates promotes a healthywork-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment androom for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that valuesthe ideas and contributions fromour staff.
The Direct Support Staffposition is an entry-level role where you can support individualswith developmental disabilities and start your career in humanservices! In the Direct Support Staff role, you will provideongoing support, guidance, and role modeling directly toindividuals served in a residential setting. You will beresponsible for assisting residents with activities of daily livingsuch as cooking, personal hygiene, and dressing. You will also beresponsible for administering and managing medication, followingIndividual Support Plans (ISPs), transporting residents toappointments when needed, and completing shift notes. DirectSupport staff ensure the program is a welcoming, comfortable andsafe environment. You will get to work closely with parents and/orguardians to collaborate on how to best support each individual.
You will also support residents of the program with communityintegration by doing things such as group activities, taking tripsto events, and volunteering.
Are you ready to make adifference?
Minimum Education RequiredHigh SchoolDiploma/GEDShiftSecond ShiftAdditional Shift DetailsMonday, Tuesday& Friday 3p-11p Responsibilities Support individuals in daily activities inside their home andin the community by promoting self-advocacy, decision-making andempowerment. Provide guidance and role modeling asappropriate. Assist individuals with planning and implementation of dailyactivity schedules and routines. Assist individuals to identify and develop person-centeredgoals and plans to address any concerns, wants or needs. Encourage active participation in community events and otherintegrated activities. Assist individuals with home maintenance and perform cleaningresponsibilities. Document shift notes summarizing any applicable occurrences,observations, concerns or progress.
Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent degree. Experience workingwith the population preferred! Excellent interpersonal, judgement and coaching skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to utilize basic computer applications. Desire to thrive in a fast-paced, client-centered,team-oriented environment. Must hold a valid driver’s license, have access to anoperational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it totransport clients. Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstratedunderstanding of and competence in serving culturally diversepopulations.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse andwelcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued.
Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates andpromotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race,ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexualorientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomicstatus, religion, ability, culture, and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr
