Direct Support Professional

Provider Name: MARCH, INC.
Job Classification: Direct Support Professional 1 Residential
Location(s): Columbia
Open Date: 7/18/2025 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 (weekends included)
2nd Shift (weekdays)
2nd Shift (weekends included)

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