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About the Role
Scheduling: Monday to Friday, is flexible but preferred shift is 3:30 to 8pm, flexible weekends during school year. Open availability during summer
Description: This 15-year-old client needs a DSP who can assist him with learning household chores, self regulation, and doing projects outside. He loves going for bike rides and playing Minecraft, and works best with DSPs who are patient, understanding and are able to ignore negative behavior while still offering person centered care. The DSP should have experience with teens in need of behavioral supports with a history of aggression and be able to assist him with cooking, gardening, cleaning, small tinkering projects, playing games and going on bike rides. The family also has a dog that is around 35 pounds and friendly.
Preferred qualifications:
OIS training
Experience with working in a therapeutic team
Requirements
Daily Requirements:
Scheduling – each DSP has a set schedule with the assigned client(s)
Smart phone – use a cell phone to clock in/out for visits and complete the daily progress notes.
Patient, Kind and Positive – caring for clients with disabilities requires someone who can be patient, support the client through kindness and understanding, and provide positive reinforcement throughout the shift.
Driving – depending on the client, they may need to be driven to community events or appointments. Valid license and insurance required if driving will be needed.
Support – develop and maintain positive working relationships with the assigned client(s), their families and the FRR Support Manager