Direct care staffer job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Example direct care staffer requirements on a job description
Direct care staffer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in direct care staffer job postings.
Sample direct care staffer requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver's License
- Certified in First Aid and CPR
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
- Able to pass a criminal background check
Sample required direct care staffer soft skills
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Positive attitude and ability to motivate
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Able to remain calm in stressful situations
- Demonstrates empathy and understanding
Direct care staffer job description example 1
The Arc of the Ozarks direct care staffer job description
* Now starting at $18 an hour! With increases based on previous experience in the field! And a sign-on bonus of $1000! *
*We have hours flexible to meet your schedule, but for right now we are mostly hiring for evenings, weekends, and part-time roles*
Working Direct Care with The Arc of the Ozarks is a life-changing experience.
What do Direct Care Staff do?
- Support individuals with disabilities in directing their own lives as valued members of the community.
- We’ll give you all the paid training you need to continue making our mission a reality.
Who do Direct Care Staff support?
- Each person we serve is an individual with different goals and needs. We specialize in different areas (dual-diagnosis, Autism-services, and medically fragile to name a few) but we don’t let labels drive our thinking.
- As you go through the interview process, you will learn more about our specializations and get to pick the brains of experts in our field.
How do Direct Care Staff support these individuals?
- We assist them in their daily living, whether that’s personal hygiene, social skills, community involvement, or employment.
- We encourage them to pursue their goals and help break down the steps needed to reach those goals.
- We assist them in getting to places they want and need to go in the community.
- We record the progress and daily activities they make so we can celebrate their growth.
We want your passion and care. You want to find a career that values you for your unique self. So go ahead and apply to be a Direct Care Staff at The Arc of the Ozarks. We can’t wait to meet you.
The Arc of the Ozarks is an equal opportunity employer.
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Direct care staffer job description example 2
NFI Massachusetts direct care staffer job description
NFI Massachusetts Inc., a non-profit human services agency, is currently seeking Direct Care Staff for our Adult Services program in Haverhill, MA.
This program serves adults diagnosed with acquired brain injuries (ABI) or other medical conditions. Residents are referred to the program after spending time in long-term care facilities. The program offers residents a full range of services including assistance with activities of daily living, recreational opportunities, individual support, transportation, and coordination of medical needs and services. The goals of the program is to enable adults with acquired brain injuries to live in a less restrictive setting within the community of their choice.
Direct Care Staff will provide active treatment, training and support services to individuals with disabilities served in the program facility.
Job Responsibilities:
Giving medication
Personal Care
Laundry
Clean up
Trash
Transportation (Driving the van and taking clients to day programs)
Rate of pay: $16.50/hr
Job Requirements:
Two years experience working with similar population preferred.
High energy level, superior interpersonal skills, and the ability to work alone and in a team atmosphere.
Current MAP certification preferred. If the candidate is not currently MAP certified and accepts the position, they will be expected to obtain the MAP certification within the first several months of employment.
Must hold a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
Benefits for full time employees include: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, 3 weeks paid vacation time, paid sick leave and Tuition reimbursement up to $2500 per fiscal year
NFI Massachusetts Inc., is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We seek to empower individuals and support the diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.
This program serves adults diagnosed with acquired brain injuries (ABI) or other medical conditions. Residents are referred to the program after spending time in long-term care facilities. The program offers residents a full range of services including assistance with activities of daily living, recreational opportunities, individual support, transportation, and coordination of medical needs and services. The goals of the program is to enable adults with acquired brain injuries to live in a less restrictive setting within the community of their choice.
Direct Care Staff will provide active treatment, training and support services to individuals with disabilities served in the program facility.
Job Responsibilities:
Giving medication
Personal Care
Laundry
Clean up
Trash
Transportation (Driving the van and taking clients to day programs)
Rate of pay: $16.50/hr
Job Requirements:
Two years experience working with similar population preferred.
High energy level, superior interpersonal skills, and the ability to work alone and in a team atmosphere.
Current MAP certification preferred. If the candidate is not currently MAP certified and accepts the position, they will be expected to obtain the MAP certification within the first several months of employment.
Must hold a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
Benefits for full time employees include: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, 3 weeks paid vacation time, paid sick leave and Tuition reimbursement up to $2500 per fiscal year
NFI Massachusetts Inc., is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We seek to empower individuals and support the diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.
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Direct care staffer job description example 3
Chrysalis direct care staffer job description
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Chrysalis of Carson City, NV is seeking to hire a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) / In-Home Caregiver. Would you like to support individuals with developmental disabilities to lead self-directed, meaningful lives? Are you looking for a full-time or part-time job with day shifts, swing shifts, and graveyard shifts available that can work with your schedule? Are you considering a human services career where you can really make a difference? If so, please read on!
This entry-level swing shift or graveyard position starts at a competitive wage of $14.00-$15.00/hr, depending on experience. In addition, we offer our full-time employees excellent benefits including health insurance as well as flexibility and a rewarding experience. If this sounds like the right entry-level opportunity in human services for you, apply today!
ABOUT CHRYSALIS
As we provide services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we are people caring for and about people--a team of over one thousand employees devoted to serving others. We are transcenders who triumph over the negative and constantly push beyond the limits. We love our work because we make a difference every day. We have a cause. It is noble, and our time and efforts change lives. It is not easy, but it is worth it.
We are always looking for caring people who share our values of safety, respect, mentoring, accountability, and, of course, fun to join our team and get paid to make a difference! We support our team members and work really hard to recognize their contributions. We also offer a very competitive benefits package to our full-time employees along with special online training to help them understand how to get the most out of it.
A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) / IN-HOME CAREGIVER
As an entry-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) / In-Home Caregiver, you support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible. You provide this support and guidance in their homes or at programs they attend during the day. As you walk side-by-side with your participants, you always model appropriate social skills and behaviors. Your support is needed in many areas of daily living including medication administration, bathing, hygiene, basic first aid, shopping, meal preparation, transportation, budgeting, housekeeping, and home maintenance.
Using effective teaching and mentoring techniques, you also work with participants to learn new skills and achieve goals. You provide life skills training in areas such as employment, money management, and relationship-building. You also assist them with gaining employment and finding recreational activities that they enjoy. You are conscientious about reporting any concerns about their health and safety and keeping documentation accurate and up-to-date. You are energized by the dynamic team of people you work with and find the work of supporting people with developmental disabilities to live amazing lives according to their own needs and desires extremely rewarding!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ENTRY-LEVEL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) / IN-HOME CAREGIVER
* Current driver's license and good motor vehicle record
* Heart for people with developmental disabilities
* No experience necessary!
Experience working with people with developmental disabilities is a plus, but we're willing to train you. Are you punctual and reliable? Can you keep track of multiple tasks and prioritize effectively? Are you conscientious about following policies and procedures and discreet with confidential information? Are you calm and patient? If so, you may be perfect for this entry-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) / In-Home Caregiver position!
FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME SWING SHIFT OR GRAVEYARD WORK SCHEDULE
We have various full-time and part-time shifts available including a swing shift from 3:00 pm to midnight, a graveyard shift from midnight to 8:00 am, and a part-time swing shift from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
READY TO JOIN OUR SWING SHIFT OR GRAVEYARD TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this job as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / In-Home Caregiver in the human services field, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Chrysalis of Carson City, NV is seeking to hire a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) / In-Home Caregiver. Would you like to support individuals with developmental disabilities to lead self-directed, meaningful lives? Are you looking for a full-time or part-time job with day shifts, swing shifts, and graveyard shifts available that can work with your schedule? Are you considering a human services career where you can really make a difference? If so, please read on!
This entry-level swing shift or graveyard position starts at a competitive wage of $14.00-$15.00/hr, depending on experience. In addition, we offer our full-time employees excellent benefits including health insurance as well as flexibility and a rewarding experience. If this sounds like the right entry-level opportunity in human services for you, apply today!
ABOUT CHRYSALIS
As we provide services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we are people caring for and about people--a team of over one thousand employees devoted to serving others. We are transcenders who triumph over the negative and constantly push beyond the limits. We love our work because we make a difference every day. We have a cause. It is noble, and our time and efforts change lives. It is not easy, but it is worth it.
We are always looking for caring people who share our values of safety, respect, mentoring, accountability, and, of course, fun to join our team and get paid to make a difference! We support our team members and work really hard to recognize their contributions. We also offer a very competitive benefits package to our full-time employees along with special online training to help them understand how to get the most out of it.
A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) / IN-HOME CAREGIVER
As an entry-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) / In-Home Caregiver, you support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible. You provide this support and guidance in their homes or at programs they attend during the day. As you walk side-by-side with your participants, you always model appropriate social skills and behaviors. Your support is needed in many areas of daily living including medication administration, bathing, hygiene, basic first aid, shopping, meal preparation, transportation, budgeting, housekeeping, and home maintenance.
Using effective teaching and mentoring techniques, you also work with participants to learn new skills and achieve goals. You provide life skills training in areas such as employment, money management, and relationship-building. You also assist them with gaining employment and finding recreational activities that they enjoy. You are conscientious about reporting any concerns about their health and safety and keeping documentation accurate and up-to-date. You are energized by the dynamic team of people you work with and find the work of supporting people with developmental disabilities to live amazing lives according to their own needs and desires extremely rewarding!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN ENTRY-LEVEL DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) / IN-HOME CAREGIVER
* Current driver's license and good motor vehicle record
* Heart for people with developmental disabilities
* No experience necessary!
Experience working with people with developmental disabilities is a plus, but we're willing to train you. Are you punctual and reliable? Can you keep track of multiple tasks and prioritize effectively? Are you conscientious about following policies and procedures and discreet with confidential information? Are you calm and patient? If so, you may be perfect for this entry-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) / In-Home Caregiver position!
FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME SWING SHIFT OR GRAVEYARD WORK SCHEDULE
We have various full-time and part-time shifts available including a swing shift from 3:00 pm to midnight, a graveyard shift from midnight to 8:00 am, and a part-time swing shift from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
READY TO JOIN OUR SWING SHIFT OR GRAVEYARD TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this job as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / In-Home Caregiver in the human services field, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024