Direct Support Professional

Provenance Recruitment and Staffing is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide residential support and assistance to individuals with disabilities in the Pickens County, SC area. This position is responsible for supporting individuals with daily living activities, personal goals, health and safety, and maintaining a positive residential environment.

Job Summary:

The Direct Support Professional provides hands-on support to individuals in a residential setting while promoting independence, personal choice, self-determination, and quality of life. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, documenting services, supporting medication administration, preparing meals, maintaining a clean living environment, and ensuring the health and safety of individuals served.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support individuals with daily living activities, personal goals, and active treatment programs
  • Monitor and maintain the health, safety, and well-being of individuals served
  • Complete required documentation, progress notes, assessments, and service records
  • Assist with medication administration and accurately maintain Medication Administration Records (MAR)
  • Prepare meals and encourage individuals to participate when appropriate
  • Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy residential environment
  • Plan and participate in recreational, social, and group activities
  • Assist individuals with purchases, budgeting, receipts, and accurate cash records
  • Communicate professionally with individuals, families, coworkers, and healthcare providers
  • Attend required staff meetings, training, and in-service programs
  • Follow residential licensing standards, policies, procedures, and safety requirements
  • Perform assigned shift duties and assist at other agency facilities when staffing needs require

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Valid South Carolina driver’s license required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Basic computer and data-entry skills
  • Good organizational, planning, and time-management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to remain professional and responsive in emergency or crisis situations
  • Willingness to complete all required training
  • Must be dependable, attentive to safety, and comfortable working directly with individuals receiving residential services

Physical & Work Requirements:

• Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, climb, and squat as needed
  • Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequent reaching, pushing, pulling, and other hands-on activities
  • Must have adequate visual and auditory abilities to safely perform job duties
  • Primarily indoor work with occasional outdoor responsibilities
  • Potential exposure to bodily fluids, bloodborne pathogens, slippery surfaces, and varying temperatures

Work Location: In person – Pickens County, SC
Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Schedule: Rotating Schedules, working every other weekend
Pay: $16/hr