Direct Support Professional

Job Summary Is it important to you to make a difference in the community around you? Do you enjoy variety in your workday? Do you want to work for a company that values its employees? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please continue to read! Specialized Community Care is a specialized service agency dedicated to providing services for developmentally and intellectually disabled individuals while also offering the opportunity to build healthy and independent lives with services modeled after those provided to non-disabled people. The Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities or special needs. This position involves providing assistance and support in daily living activities, fostering independence, and promoting social engagement. The DSP works closely with clients to ensure their physical, emotional, and social well-being while maintaining a safe and supportive environment. Duties Assist clients with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management. Monitor and document client behavior, health status, and progress towards goals. Provide patient observation to ensure safety and well-being of individuals in care. Facilitate social interactions and community involvement for clients to enhance their social skills. Implement individualized support plans tailored to each client's needs. Assist with transportation to appointments or community activities as needed. Maintain a clean and organized living environment for clients, including cooking nutritious meals when required. Collaborate with healthcare professionals, family members, and other support staff to coordinate care effectively. Qualifications Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients are crucial. Patience, empathy, and a compassionate approach to caregiving are necessary traits for success in this role. Ability to work flexible hours as needed to meet client requirements. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals requiring support while working within a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing exceptional care. A successful support professional will encompass the following qualities: patience, respect, empowering, flexibility, collaborative, trustworthy, committed, sincere, competent, responsible, and courageous. We place great value on our consumers, employees and the relationships developed among all. We do our best work by developing sincere relationships among our consumers and employees. We have a range of opportunities for those interested in exploring a career in professional caregiving as well as those who have worked in this field previously.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Rutland, VT 05701 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Rutland, VT 05701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person