Day Program DSP / Paraprofessional – Servant’s Heart – Greensboro, NC

Company Introduction:
Servant’s Heart provides quality, person-centered residential, vocational and community-based services that promote dignity, self-determination and independence for adults with disabilities. We minister and provide services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illnesses or are in other ways challenged.
Our desire is to see every person have the same opportunities in life, no matter what their abilities or disabilities may be. We believe that even though a person may have significant challenges, they deserve the dignity of a life lived to its fullest potential.
We aim to see everyone reach their highest level of independence while helping them realize his or her full potential as a citizen and a member of a community. Overview:

Are you looking to make a difference in others’ lives? Do want to work somewhere where your job has a purpose?

We are looking for mature well-organized individuals with experience working with consumers with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This position is for an individual at our day program, which is open 8am – 4pm, Monday- Friday.

We will help prospective applicants obtain required training. Must have specific trainings (CPR, First Aid, NCI, Med. Admin., etc.) which will be provided when hired.

Essential Duties:

• Work with other staff members to ensure that the individual’s Plan of Care is followed and documentation is completed on daily.
• Administer medication to clients in facilities and communicate with medical professionals.
• Assist client with daily chores and personal hygiene care by providing care for the persons served.
• Interact professionally with the Department of Social Services, Parents, and other staff as needed

Benefits

• Health / Dental / Life insurance offered for full-time staff
• Paid vacation after 1 year employment!
• Raises and bonuses offered regularly
• Fun and flexible environment

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Valid Driver’s License (Required), Along with Reliable Transportation to Job (Punctuality Required)
• High school diploma or equivalent required (GED)
• Ability to manage the goals of multiple individuals and families on a timely basis
• Complete and maintain current trainings
• Ability to pass Background Check/Healthcare Registry Check.
• The ability to attend monthly mandatory staff meetings/ training sessions when scheduled