Direct Support Professional / Youth Caregiver
Core
Provide direct support, hands-on instruction, and assistance to youth ages 12-21 with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) to ensure their health, safety, and personal goal achievement.
Role type
Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Youth Caregiver
Builds
Person-centered support services for youth with I/DD
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services / Special Needs Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mobility and transfer assistance, Positive behavior support, Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance, Meal preparation, Light housekeeping, De-escalation techniques
Preferred skills
Experience with vulnerable populations
Responsibilities
Enrich and support residents' lives while maintaining a safe environment, Provide companionship and encourage independence, Assist with dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating, Prepare meals and snacks, Perform light housekeeping and laundry, Use mechanical lift devices for mobility assistance, Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors