Direct Support Professional

Description

Direct Support Professional with Art Skills NEEDED!

Join our team at Blank Canvas Studios (BCS) as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and immerse yourself in a fulfilling career that blends creativity with compassion. We are seeking talented individuals with art skills who are passionate about supporting people with special needs in their artistic journeys. As a DSP at BCS, you will play a vital role in nurturing the creativity of our artists, helping them develop their skills, organize their projects, and promote their artwork both in the studio and the community. Collaborate with a dynamic team of studio management and staff to create a vibrant and inclusive environment. This full-time position offers a consistent Monday through Friday schedule from 8am to 4pm, providing you with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a creative work setting. If you are a responsible and imaginative individual eager to inspire and empower others through art, we would love to have you on board.

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral health histories to facilitate healthy and socially acceptable behaviors while living in community-based sites. This position will coordinate with clinical staff, implement residentially based interventions and assist the clients in achieving their clinical assignments. The DSP is responsible for fulfilling the obligations as outlined in the client's program plan. The DSP will prompt or assist, as necessary, to ensure the clients participate in the activities of daily living, in both the home and the community. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed

• Provide supervision of individuals in accordance with the person-centered ISP; supporting someone to work towards outcomes identified in ISP and other Person-Centered Support Plans
• Complete required documentation
• Administer Medication
• Provide transportation to consumers
• Support consumers in activities of daily living, meal prep, toileting, hygiene, as appropriate
• Assist in Community Integration Activities and access to community Supports including medical appointments, social security access, etc.
• Complete all other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required, associates or bachelor's degree is preferred
• Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Prior experience in the human services field, preferred.
• Valid driver's license
• Subject to employment screenings

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.