Live In Direct Support Professional - Autism and Behavior Management Experience

LIVE IN DSP FOR INDIVIDUALS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM

**$2,000.00 Hire Bonus after 90 Days of employment**

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT AND AUTISM.

FREE ROOM AND BOARD

Overview:

Protected Harbor is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional to join our team. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a crucial role in providing care and support to individuals on the Autism spectrum. Your primary focus will be on assisting clients with daily living activities and promoting their independence and well-being.

Position Summary:

Protected Harbor serves Southwest Florida families in Charlotte, Collier, Hendry/Glades, and Lee Counties. This Direct Support Professional position is a live-in position for a caregiver, with extensive experience with Autism and Behavior Management.

Care of Individuals Served:

Assist with transporting, organization, and scheduling of health/mental/dental care responsibilities for clients.

Provide one-on-one services, as described in the Individuals Support Plan.

Provide training in life skills, specific to the individual’s established person-centered goals.

Support clients with volunteering, employment, and community activities, as applicable.

Ensure the health and safety of clients.

Provide support services, which may include assisting and training the client in activities of daily living, such as eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, and preparation of meals. When specified in the support plan, this service can also include household chores to make the home safer, such as washing floors, windows, and walls; tacking down loose rugs and tiles; or moving heavy items or furniture.

Always act as a positive role model.

Train individuals in good personal hygiene, proper personal presentation, and encourage healthy and safe quarters maintenance, organization, laundry procedures and housekeeping.

To be always flexible and responsive to meet the changing needs of the service and the service users.

Support individuals in a non-judgmental way based on the principles of anti-discriminatory practice.

Assure proper training for individuals served, which may include how to get along with others, selected life skill goals, fire drills, and health and safety training.

Support clients with job skills and proper employment conversations.

Effectively communicate with all staff regarding client needs.

Physical Requirements

• Must be in good physical, mental, and emotional health and able to assist individual served and their supports, as needed.
• Able to bend, reach, lift, drive, use cleaning supplies, and assist with cleaning, when applicable.

General Qualifications

• Meet all the employment qualifications and pass all background screenings. This includes a Level 2 and Local background, and drug screenings.
• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of behavior management
• 3 years working with Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
• Successful completion of all initial and annual training.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing the individuals with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities
• Mature Christians with personal integrity, character, and reputation and willing to model
• A willingness to encourage individuals to grow spiritually through devotions, prayer at meals,
• Ability to manage time, set priorities and organize and follow structured routines.
• Must demonstrate exceptional problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and abide by HIPPA policies.
• Demonstrated ability to interview individuals and families, and observe and record on individual’s functioning, and need for resources and services.
• Effectively use assessment tools and resources
• Identify services within the community and coordinate services.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Meal prep and house cleaning
• Knowledge of medication administration protocols is a plus
• Background in social work or a related field is beneficial

Join our team as a Direct Support Professional and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Apply now to be part of a supportive and caring environment where your skills and compassion will be valued.