Location: Winnsboro,SC, USA
The Direct Support Personnel (DSP) assists individuals withintellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth anddevelopment of interpersonal skills and Activities of Daily Living in the home,community or residential setting. TheDirect Support Personnel works directly with the resident and provides supportsfor activities of daily living and adaptive skills. The Direct Support Personnel should followthe guidance of the resident/ patients Individual Service Plan.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Provides training/assistance to assigned individuals withInterpersonal skills and activities of daily living in accordance with theoutcomes and goals in the individual's support plan and under the directsupervision of the Team Leader, Program Coordinator, or Program DirectorReports any changes in status to Team Leader, ProgramCoordinator, or Program DirectorDocuments care accurately per company policies andprocedures and turns documentation in on a timely basis. Adheres to client and Amergis policy andprocedures at all timesParticipates in multi-disciplinary team conferences andIn-services as requestedProvides therapeutic support in daily activitiesPerforms other duties as assigned/necessaryAccompanies resident/s to schedule activities both insideand out of the facility/homeParticipates in contributing appropriate revisions ofindividual services plans as requested by client, team leader or programcoordinatorAssists with admissions, discharges and transferring ofresidentsAssists residents with routine household chores and otherADLS to support independenceAssists with training new staff if applicableMinimum Requirements:High School diploma or its equivalentComplies with all relevant professional standards ofpracticeParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicableCurrent Health Certificate (per contract or stateregulation)Must meet all federal, state and local requirementsSuccessful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob siteUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirementsAbility to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is requiredComputer proficiency requiredMust be at least 18 years of ageDemonstrates ability to prioritize tasksBenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.