Care Giver - Part Time/Garners Ferry

Company: The MENTOR Network
Location: Columbia
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Description Care Giver - Part Time/Garners FerryPrimary Location: SC-SCColumbia-104 Caughman Ridge RdFunction:Direct Support Professional (Caregivers)Description The health and safety of our employees and of those individuals we serve is of utmost importance to us. Due to the essential services we provide as Caregiver/Direct Support Professionals, we continue to accept applications and fill openpositions in our residential programs. Providing round-the-clock care,we have full-time and part-time schedules open with all shifts available immediately.To be sure we extend that concern to our recruitment process, we will be leveraging digital capabilities to meet virtually and continue to recruit top talent atSouth Carolina MENTOR,a partner of The MENTOR Network. Due to the public health concerns regarding COVID-19, as your application progresses, you will be asked to participate in virtual interviews using one of our digital tools. Our recruitment team will provide further details to assist you in your recruitment journey.Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we focus on the safety and well-being of those we serve, as well as one another.EasyApply on Indeed or Text MENTORJOBS to 97211, we have work for you!Every person needs the support of others, but we look for very special people to provide care in group home settings to ourindividuals withemotional, behavioral or medical complexities and those with brain injury. As a caregiver, also known as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), withSouth CarolinaMENTOR youll be one of those special people.DSPs are the link to the community for those they serve. For some, they may be the eyes of those unable to see, or the voice for those who cant speak. For others, they are friend, cheerleader and subtle support on the path to ones true potential.ForSouth Carolina MENTOR and The MENTOR Network the DSP is one of the most exemplary reflections of the wonderful mission driven work we do here every day. The people that carry out this rewarding, care giving support play an integral and crucial role in the success of our organization. To that end, the DSP also happens to be one of the best places to start in our company with a myriad of career options to move up and across the organization. We in fact have many success stories from people at all levels that started out in the DSP role.Whether you have previous experience in this capacity or this just sounds like the type of career path you would like to pursuewe want to hear from you! South Carolina MENTORis seeking Direct Support Professionals/Caregivers to provide assistance to our individuals withemotional, behavioral or medical complexities and those with brain injury in a community-based setting. DSPs provide assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation and planning, medication administration, and personal care. DSPs may also facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community or providing transportation to work or other activities. In addition, DSPs support therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance the quality of life for those we support.The highest need schedules we are currently hiring for are the following:Weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) - all shiftsOvernights (Primarily Monday through Friday, 9:00pm to 9:00amQualifications: Initial Training Requirement: Monday through Friday 8 am to5 pm Paid Training:Approximately1 1/2weeks of mandatory paid training sessions are held in ourForest Drive office (3600 Forest Drive) prior toproviding care to individuals.Sessions are held Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm.Requirements:High school diploma or GEDMust be 18 years of ageValid drivers license in good standingCar registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving servicesSix months of experience in human services preferredSuccessful clearance of local and/or state background checksFounded in 1980, The MENTOR Network is a national network of local human services providers offering an array of quality, community-based services in more than 30 states to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families.EOE/AAEby Jobble

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