Direct Support Professional II

Are you ready to keep making more difference in the lives of individuals with mental health diagnosis and co-occurring disabilities?

Your Mission: As a Direct Support Professional II (DSP II) at Rock Creek you'll be at the heart of our mission. You'll have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of our consumers every single day. From assisting with daily living activities to providing emotional support and encouragement, you'll play a vital role in helping our consumers achieve their goals and dreams. You’ll also be the guiding light that illuminates the path to a brighter future for our clients. From celebrating victories big and small to offering a shoulder to lean on during challenging times, you'll be the heartbeat of hope that fuels their journey toward independence and fulfillment.

Requirements

• DSP I must complete any outstanding trainings and have worked at RCF for at least two years
• DSP I will be able to apply for the DSP II position if qualifications are met
• DSP I will be interviewed for the position
• DSP I will complete a shadow shift and be evaluated by their supervisor or director (i.e. observation survey)
• DSP I must have positive feedback from the consumer satisfaction survey
• DSP I must have positive feedback from the peer review survey
• Once DSP I is selected to move up to DSP II, they must complete the DSP II trainings within 30 days to receive the pay raise

Competencies

• Supporting consumers as they expect and prefer and attending to all core duties such as counsels residents in identifying and resolving social or other problems, supervises group-sponsored trips and social function, checks for consumer goals, and complete shift notes at the end of each shift.
• Promote a consumer’s development of preferred skills and abilities and achievement goals by helping to break tasks into manageable steps
• Actively engaging in employers’ efforts to promote high-quality support by completing employee satisfaction or engagement surveys, joining committees or work groups)
• Helping consumers connect to community resources to achieve their goals and support them in advocating for access to resources
• Following a crisis or incident, supporting consumers to consider what will help prevent or minimize future incidents
• Have knowledge of community resources and services that are appropriate for each consumers’ experiences, culture, and age
• Have knowledge of a variety of strategies and approaches that may be useful for supporting people with different cognitive, mental, and physical abilities
• Recognizes all forms of communication, seeks to understand, and adjusts professional behavior and strategies as appropriate based on feedback
• Participate in and successfully complete all required trainings and seek ongoing development to effectively mee their professional goals

What We Offer All RCF benefits and a salary bump of up to 25 cents per hour.