Direct Support Prof. Resid./SLP II #5-3rd shift

Job Title

• Direct
• Support
• Professional
• Location: SLP II #5/3rd shift
• Job
• Type: Full-time/30 hrs.

Salary

$15.46 per hour worked, plus .50¢ more per hour/hours worked from 12 am-8 am

Who we are

Ability Beyond Barriers is a non-profit organization providing services and support to individuals with intellectual and related disabilities, head and spinal cord injuries, and autism in Horry and surrounding counties. We work collaboratively within our community to develop a comprehensive network to enhance the lives of the people we serve.

Who you are

A person committed to serving our individuals by providing person-centered care to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and related disabilities, head and spinal cord injuries, and autism.

Examples of supports provided

• Listens to those receiving services and supports them in the areas that are important to them, demonstrating respect & dignity.
• Supports those receiving services to develop/refine identified skills for them to live with optimal independence in the community by assuring all identified guidance is consistently provided.
• Assists those receiving services to enhance their exposure to a variety of community activities, services, events, etc.
• Supports those receiving services to develop relationships in the community to assure an ongoing support network.
• Routinely supports those receiving services to exercise their rights and, when necessary, advocates for the protection of their rights.
• Assists individuals to take prescribed medications, based on their abilities, while assuring medications and administration records are maintained according to guidelines/standards (when certified as a Medication Technician).
• To assure continuing & on-going supports for those receiving services, maintains/completes all documentation regarding training, care, and medication administration as required.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with those receiving services, their families/support network, and co-workers.
• Supports those receiving services to have the best possible health.