DSP- Direct Support Professional (Skill Builder)

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Position Summary:
Necco has an opportunity for a career as Skill Builder. This role will add the most value to the company by providing supervision, ensuring safety, and providing outstanding customer service to the clients in our care. The role of Skill Builder helps to provide the best day possible by providing our clients with fun, consistency, and trust.
Reporting and Documentation
Ensure all required documentation is completed timely and accurately
Maintain open communication with teammates and supervisors to ensure continuity of care and forecasting of needs
Report critical incidents; incidents of suspected abuse or neglect; major unusual incidents as outlined in Necco policy for Reporting Critical Incidents
Service Delivery
Assist client with transportation to medical appointments, recreational activities, visitations and day programming.
Teach clients the life skills needed for hygiene, relationship building, emotional regulation and decision making.
Ensure safe programming standards.
Training and Development
Attend optional and ongoing required trainings
Ensure accurate care and compliance with the client’s treatment plan through formalized training and documentation
Behavior and Crisis Management
Assist clients with de-escalation techniques as outlined in their individual service plans
Ensure safety of clients by following the laws, regulations, and other safety measures as outlined in their individual service plan
Corporate Citizen
Practice Ruthless Pragmatism
Engage in peer to peer feedback
Know and Live the Necco Corporate Culture Principles
Embody the 3 essential virtues of Humble, Hungry and Smart
Drive your Individual Performance Scorecard
Adhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structure
Position Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age for Residential and 18 years of age for Supported Living
• Experience working with individuals with developmental or mental disabilities preferred, but not required
• Exposure to risks, hazards or special conditions
• Drug Screening
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to complete 5 consecutive days of new hire orientation
• Ability to transport using company vehicle
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Auto Insurance Coverage (if driving personal vehicle for business purposes)
• Training and Travel willingness
• Successful completion of all required criminal background checks
• Must possess the skills to navigate and execute software programs (i.e Microsoft Office, Database, Electronic Health Record, Dashboard)