PRN-Direct Support Professional-Residential Youth Support (DSP)– 2nd AND 3rd Shift Available
$33,322–$42,952 year
On-site · Wichita, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Direct Support Professional (DSP) for a PRN pool supporting residents in a group home for students with developmental disabilities and severe behavior problems. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe, structured environment; implementing and documenting individualized training programs (IEP/SSP) and student-specific plans with therapies; assisting with daily living skills, meals, transportation, and emergency preparedness; providing positive reinforcement and consistent communication with students, families, and staff; documenting health concerns and incidents per guidelines; ensuring attendance and participation in activities, and supporting new staff. Requires 1 year direct care experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, valid Kansas driver’s license, ongoing training (NCI and CPR), and strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Shift availability covers both 2nd and 3rd shifts, with mandatory holiday work and on-campus/off-campus activities. Location is Wichita, KS.
Required Qualifications
- 1 YEAR DIRECT CARE EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma, or equivalent
- Valid Kansas drivers’ license and good driving record preferred (required in order to drive students in Heartspring vehicles)
- Must successfully complete all required orientation and training conducted by Heartspring staff
- Must complete 18 hours of in-service training per year
- Must make up all missed trainings, classes, and meetings in a timely manner
- Must maintain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification (annual)
- Must maintain CPR certification
- Must be dependable, reliable, and responsible
- Maintain composure, keep emotions under control, control anger, and avoid aggressive responses, even in very difficult situations
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
- Excellent attention to detail, being careful about detail and thorough in completing assigned tasks
- Excellent ability to communicate both orally and written in order to convey information effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions
- Must be honest, ethical and maintain confidentiality
- Quickly assess situations and make proper behavioral judgements, especially in emergency situations
- Ability to listen effectively and obtain information from others
- Ability to use/operate standard computer system and hand-held devices
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