Direct Support Professional I

$24,960 - $24,960/Yr

Evergreen Life Services Texas - Bowie, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Bowie, TX

About the position

The Direct Support Professional I role is focused on providing essential support to individuals with disabilities, ensuring their health, safety, and well-being in a therapeutic environment. This position involves assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and implementing individual care plans while fostering independence and quality of life for those served.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health and welfare of the individuals served
• Assist individuals served with medication and treatment plans as needed
• Assist individuals served in the care and cleaning of their home, including reporting maintenance needs
• Assist individuals served with money management including budgeting, banking, and shopping
• Assist individuals served with daily life activities such as meal preparation, reading usage, use of telephone, use of community services (post office, mass transportation), housekeeping, clothing care, self-care, and personal hygiene
• Make food and non-food purchases for the home when requested
• Prepare meals
• Ensure the maintenance of the home and grounds are done as requested
• Complete all required documentation in accordance with applicable state agency(ies) and Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. policies and procedures
• Implement behavioral and other programs as trained and requested
• Assist individuals served with their goals as outlined in their plan of care document(s)
• Identify potential behavior triggers and defuse or redirect as needed to ensure the safety and well-being of all involved
• Provide individuals served transportation in the company or personal vehicle as requested

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age due to auto liability coverage
• Effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping, and write reports
• Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry
• Ability to learn basic computer skills (i.e. turn on/off, log in/out, input data, approve timesheet)
• Prior experience as a direct support worker preferred

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Knowledge of behavioral management techniques

Benefits

• Full-time employment
• Opportunity to work in a supportive environment
• Training and development opportunities