Direct Support Professional - Strategic
RiverValley, Behavioral Healthcare Services - Strategic Partnerships
Henderson and Owensboro, KY
At RiverValley Behavioral Health Services, we aspire to meet the needs of every client we encounter. We are passionate about extending a hand to those in need of behavioral health services. Explore below the potential career opportunity with Behavioral Health Services, Strategic Partnerships.
Job Summary
• Provide assistance in a home setting for 2-3 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Support assigned individuals' direct care needs including but not limited to getting dressed, bathing and showering, toileting and hygiene needs, grocery shopping, feeding, medication administration, assistance with walking and/or wheelchair mobility, preparation of meals and snacks as needed, and facilitation of activities to increase community inclusion.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as requested to support individuals in discussions of their person-centered service plans with regard to their health, safety, and overall wellbeing.
• Assist individuals to work toward and achieve their individualized service goals when applicable.
• Work together as a team with other staff assigned to the home to ensure the day-to-day functionality of the home under the guidance of the Assistant Residential Director.
• Be willing to work where needed in the Owensboro and Henderson service areas.
• 24- to 48-hour shifts at residential service site with paid sleep time
We Offer
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental, vision, long-term disability, and Teledoc
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Holiday pay
• Eligible for overtime
• Retirement planning
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving
• Potential for tuition reimbursement program
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employment Referral Program
Minimum Qualifications
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have a high school diploma/GED OR must have at least one year of experience working with people with disabilities
• Must be able to read and write to complete required documentation
• Must be legally licensed to operate a vehicle
• Must currently possess or be able to complete first aid and CPR certification (training provided)
• Must undergo motor vehicle and drug screen, criminal background, caregiver misconduct registry, nurse aide registry, sex offender registry, and child abuse and neglect registry checks
• Must not have a prior conviction for any of the following:
• violent crime
• trafficking, manufacturing, or possessing an illegal drug within the past 5 years
• abuse, neglect, exploitation
• Must not have a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation through adult protective services (APS) or child protective services (CPS)
• Must not be a registered sex offender
• Must not have a driving under the influence conviction in the past 5 years
• Must not have an amended plea bargain or diversion in the past year
EOE/M/F/VET/Disab
Mental Health Care
Other
Full-time