Our agency is looking for dedicated, caring, and experienced Sponsored Residential Providers willing to provide a loving home for adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities.
**This position requires the individual to live in your home.**
Responsibilities:
- Provide care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a home-based setting.
- Ensure the daily needs of the individual(s) are properly met.
- Provide direct supervision and guidance to ensure the safety and welfare of individuals.
- Follows established procedures to report changes/concerns to appropriate persons.
- Complete data collection and documentation in accordance with the Individual Service Plan.
- Participates in staff meetings and in-service training as assigned.
- Plans and implements community activities.
- Protect individuals from any form of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
- Schedule and attend appointments as needed with physicians and other providers.
- Cooperates with any investigation, meeting, hearing, or appeal held under these regulations. Cooperation includes, but not limited to, giving statements or sworn testimony.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities (Direct Support Professional-DSP)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- First aid and CPR certification is required
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- Own a safe and reliable vehicle
- Own or lease your home
- Criminal background free of barrier crimes
- Complete required training
- Cooperate with guidelines and provide detailed information for your home to become licensed
- Ability to complete required documentation using computer software
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $3,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person