Responsible for providing services to Individuals and implementing Individual interventions as required by the Individual Support Plan. Complete necessary documentation in accordance with State and Program regulations, in addition to Maxim policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Minimum Requirements:
General Comments
Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking a Direct Support Personnel. The Direct Support Personnel assists with growth and development of interpersonal skills and Activities of Daily Living in the home or community to individuals with MRDD or mental health challenges who live independently (with assistance) in their own residences (supportive living) or a community residential property.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Minimum Requirements:
- High School diploma or its equivalent
- Acceptable motor vehicle driving record
- Reliable transportation
- Current state driver's license (or state ID if not driving consumers)
- Current automobile insurance
- Proof of 2 references or per state requirement
- Current CPR card per state / client requirement
- Current TB skin test per state / client requirement
- Proof of six months MRDD experience preferred
- First Aide certification per state / client requirement
- Medication Administration Certification (in accordance with state nurse practice act exemption) by end of introductory period per state / client requirement
- Proof of mandated state training in accordance with requirements of the Area Authority Provider Manual per state / client requirement
- Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required
- Computer proficiency required
- Must be at least 18 years of age