Day Program Staff Position Available In Georgetown, South Carolina

Day Program Staff Georgetown County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs 95 Academy Avenue, Georgetown, SC 29440

TITLE:

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

(DAY PROGRAM)

STATUS:

FULL TIME- NON-EXEMPT REPORTS TO

DAY

PROGRAM MANAGERS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively, both in written and oral forms; knowledge of developmental disabilities, knowledge of training programs, ability to work effectively with staff, consumers and families. Must be able to perform physical and visual skills as listed: balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing and visual acuity. Successful completion of orientation program.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School graduate and three(3) years work experience. Valid South Carolina driver’s license and good driving record.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

a. Set up the workshop for work activities daily b. Assist individual(s) with personal care (toilet needs, hand washing, grooming and feeding) c. Performs necessary care/training for individual(s) and maintain a clean, safe environment for each, e.g. assists with personal hygiene, ensures clean environment and reports any problems which ma endanger worker’s welfare d. Assist in the workshop keeping the individual(s) on task, following schedule and training program e. Participates in Program Development Team Process, e.g. assist with assessment, give written or verbal input on Single Plan and CTM and attend meetings in absence of Workshop Leaders. f. Assist in the workshop e.g. recording required data for monitoring sheets and BSP Page 2 Direct Support Professional (Day Program) g. Assist in the workshop with maintaining documentation for individual(s) program plans (Daily Productions Sheets) h. Assist in workshop as directed by Workshop Leader i. Attends training as required j. Substitute on vans as needed k. Performs other related duties as required The Georgetown County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs reserves the right to modify, interpret or apply this job description in any way the Board desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. YOU ARE AN EMPLOYEE-AT-WILL, MEANING YOU CAN BE TERMINATED AT ANYTIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, AND WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$14.00 – $15.00 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person