Direct Support Professional

Provider Name: MARCH, INC.
Job Classification: Direct Support Professional 1 Residential
Location(s): Vernon
Open Date: 7/28/2025 12:00:00 AM
Close Date:

Job Description

Provide daily instruction and assistance in accordance with each person’s individual need, including, but not
limited to:
  • Meal planning and preparation/menus and dietary guidelines followed.
  • Leisure time planning and development of hobbies.
  • Medication administration.
  • Money management and making purchases of personal items.
  • Transportation.
  • Home maintenance.
  • Personal hygiene.
  • Personal appointments, medical appointments, and social commitments.
  • Complete all necessary documentation while on shift to include, but not limited to behavior plans, individual's
  • goals, financial records, communication log, nursing log, incident reports and medication Kardex.
  • Maintain records of supported individual(s) care, conditions, progress, or problems to report and discuss
  • observations with manager/supervisor and clinical.
  • Provide necessary support/ treatment and documentation for unusual incidents.
  • Ensure confidentiality of individuals supported and the agency.
  • Maintain positive and diplomatic relationships with families, advocates and friends of the individuals supported by
  • the agency.
  • Accompany supported individual(s) to doctors’ offices and/or on other trips outside the home, providing
  • transportation, assistance, and companionship.
  • Responsibly manage and record house petty cash and the funds of each supported individual according to agency
  • policy.
  • Work cooperatively and professionally with coworkers, residential support managers administrative personnel,
  • clinical and community providers.
  • Read all daily communications, keep updated on relevant issues and communicate problems/ concerns involving
  • individuals supported in the program to the support manager.
  • Throughout employment successfully meet and maintain the requirements of all certifications and training as
  • established by regulatory bodies and the agency’s policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and respond appropriately as needed.
  • Attend and participate in required staff meetings.
  • Provide emergency coverage as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as requested.
Available Shifts:
1st Shift (6a - 2p, 6a - 10a, 8a - 2p, 8a - 3p,  weekdays and weekends)
2nd Shift (1p - 9p weekdays )
2nd Shift (2p - 10p weekends and weekdays )

Job Requirements

  • Current driver's license required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Ability to bend, push, pull and lift.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
 

How to Apply

To apply for this position please visit the following website https://www.marchinc.org/join-our-team