Direct Support Professional- Group Home AZ-001 Totem House

Job description

Shift A- Sunday- Thursday 4pm-11pm

Shift B- Sunday- Thursday 2pm-10pm

Shift C- Sunday 6am-2pm, Wednesday- Friday 2pm-10pm and Saturday 6am-2pm

The Group Home Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing compassionate care, support, and engagement to individuals with developmental disabilities residing in a group home setting. The DSP creates a nurturing and inclusive environment, facilitates meaningful activities, and promotes members personal growth and community involvement.

About the role :

Working in group home setting may be as Part-Time, Full-Time, or On-Call. If position is offered at Full-Time Status, applicant will be expected to work either one weekend day or both depending on needs of the program. ELS group homes provide "24 / 7-365" care for members which means DSP may work various shifts including morning, evening, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities :

Member Care and Support

• Provide personal care, assistance with daily activities, and support to residents based on their individualized care plans.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that promotes members' independence and dignity.
• Assist with meal preparation, medication administration, hygiene such bathing and brief changing and mobility as needed.

Program Implementation

Documentation and Reporting

care provided.

Health and Safety

procedures.

Individualized Care and Support

Professional Development

Interpersonal Skills

Requirements :

Benefits

Schedule :

This position requires an active Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPC). Additionally, candidates must complete a background check through the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZ DPS) as part of the hiring process.