Direct Support Professional / Youth Caregiver
Core
Mentor and coach youth with intellectual/developmental disabilities and complex medical needs to build independence and life skills.
Role type
Direct Support Professional (Youth Caregiver)
Builds
Person-centered support plans and daily living routines for youth
Domain
Social Services / Disability Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Life skills instruction, behavior support and de-escalation, personal care assistance, medication administration, housekeeping, driving, documentation
Preferred skills
Experience with vulnerable populations, positive behavior support strategies
Responsibilities
Teach and role-model life skills, provide supervision and coaching, assist with meal prep and personal care, implement positive behavior supports, perform housekeeping duties, transport individuals served
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC