Direct Support Specialist - Addictions

Seven Counties Services

Teaching activities of daily living skills
Facilitating community-based activities
Verbal de-escalation techniques
The role involves teaching and coaching essential daily living skills such as hygiene, meal preparation, and money management to clients

Job Summary

  • The role involves teaching and coaching essential daily living skills such as hygiene, meal preparation, and money management to clients.
  • Employees act as ambassadors for the organization by integrating clients into the community and facilitating access to resources like AA/NA meetings.
  • The position requires physical exertion including lifting up to 100 pounds and providing transportation via company or personal vehicles.

Matching Summary

The role involves teaching and coaching essential daily living skills such as hygiene, meal preparation, and money management to clients.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Teaching activities of daily living skills
  • Facilitating community-based activities
  • Verbal de-escalation techniques
  • Providing personal care assistance
  • Administering First Aid and CPR

Nice-to-have

  • Patience and empathy for clients
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work with nonverbal individuals
  • Nurturing attention to disabilities
  • Maturity and sound judgment

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2-3 years experience in mental health or substance abuse treatment
  • Valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance
  • Positive driving record
  • Ability to lift up to 100 pounds

Work Rights

Not specified

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