Direct Support Professional

South Carolina Mentor – Residential & Treatment Foster Care

A part of the Sevita family, we provide Residential and Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out‑of‑home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission‑driven team and experience a career well lived.

• Pay Class:
  Part‑Time Positions Available
• Hours:
  
  2nd Shift 3pm to 11pm OR 3rd Shift 11pm to 7am, Monday‑Friday and (Every Other Weekend)
• Site
  
  Location:
  
  St. David Home Charleston, SC 29414
• Rate Of Pay: $15.81 hourly

• Position Type:
  Non‑exempt, full‑time or part‑time, hourly role.
• Scope of Role:
  Responsible for providing direct support within a single program or unit within a program, typically supporting 4‑6 individuals in residential settings, or up to 10 individuals in periodic programs.

• Deliver support per individual service/program plans, including socialization, health maintenance, medication administration, skill/behavioural development.
• Assist with daily activities: personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community integration, shopping, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.

• Direct Support:
  Provide direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans; assist with socialization and behavioural development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Records:
  Accurately document progress and activity; review records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintain confidentiality.
• Relationships:
  Maintain healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers; greet family members and other visitors; implement Sevita Customer Service Standards.
• Reporting:
  Report any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; report medical, behavioural and other incidents in accordance with Sevita policy and external requirements.
• Rights:
  Maintain confidentiality, respect the rights of persons being served, according to applicable bill of rights; practice universal precautions; assist individuals in exercising their rights.

• Appointments:
  As needed, may accompany individuals to medical appointments; relay orders and information to and from medical providers as required.
• Medications:
  Accurately administer or support self‑administration of medication and document delivery of medications and treatments; promptly report administration errors; maintain appropriate security of controlled medications and other medications and supplies.
• General Health Care:
  Monitor individual’s health; document health concerns; communicate with nurse or supervisor as appropriate; call 911 in the event of emergency; follow individual health care directives.
• Medical Supplies and Equipment:
  Correctly follow procedures in utilizing medical equipment; report malfunction or disrepair.
• Meal Preparation:
  Prepare or support individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice; know special diets and prepare individual meals accordingly; monitor mealtime and correctly implement any dining plans.

• Training:
  Attend orientation and ongoing training as directed; participate in monthly staff meetings.
• Employee Scheduling:
  Work scheduled hours; arrive for work on time; stay on shift until replacement arrives; notify supervisor in advance when unable to work as scheduled or as soon as possible after the designated start time; may fill in for other shifts where required without causing unapproved overtime, or in the event of emergency.
• Teamwork:
  Work together with others, value others contributions; be courteous; communicate openly; listen; and…