I'm looking for a potential Direct Support Staff member to work with five (5) male residents in a group home setting. The staff member would work 11am-7pm Monday-Friday with weekends off. The pay starts at $19.00 an hour and the staff member would be paid bi-weekly. No experience needed, but some experience preferred. We will provide and pay for all training needed. All residents are mobile and can ambulate themselves. All residents leave during the day to go to a day program and return later in the afternoon. Some of these residents can exhibit behaviors such as cussing, yelling, etc when upset. So looking for someone who can navigate these behaviors appropriately. Responsibilities and qualifications required are listed below. If interested, or if you know of someone who may be interested, please call or text me at 850-490-7829.
Responsibilities Include:
Teaching skills to promote independence
Supporting community inclusion and integration (this means taking residents on outings utilizing company van)
Assisting with daily living needs (cooking, cleaning, providing medications to residents)
Mentoring individuals to help build social skills and relationships
Provide guidance and support in daily activities
Take residents to provider appointments as needed
Qualifications Include:
18 years of age or older
Able to pass a level 2 background screen
High School diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license