Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver (Huntsville)

NOW HIRING: DIRECT CARE STAFF (FULL-TIME & PART-TIME) Locations: Huntsville, AL | All Shifts Available At Ability Plus, Inc., our mission is Enabling Lives & Dreams. We provide community-inclusive residential environments for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and professional team members dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth. Direct Care Staff provide personal care to individuals with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. Duties include but are not limited to: assisting residents with personal hygiene, daily living activities, documenting behavior, and assisting with medications. Hiring is contingent upon passing a background check, drug test, TB test, clean driving record check, and E-Verify. Employees working 30 hours or more a week are eligible for benefits after 90 days. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Follow HCBS guidelines and Person-Centered Plans (PCPs), complete required state/API documentation, and maintain required training.Maintain professional conduct at all times, upholding API values by treating individuals with dignity, respect, and promoting their rights and freedom.Assist with personal care, bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene per individual plans.Provide continuous, awake supervision in a non-sleeping role; monitor general health, behavior, and dietary needs while maintaining a clean, safe environment.Empower individuals to make healthy choices and assist with daily activities, including cooking, household chores, recreation, physical fitness, and money management.Maintain punctual attendance and adhere to API attendance approval policies.EDUCATION/BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma or GEDValid U.S. driver's license or Official State ID and clean driving recordAcceptable background checkNECESSARY SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES - The ability to:Ability to communicate, write and prepare complete, concise and clear reports.Ability to perform housekeeping duties.Ability to intervene during crisis situations.Adequate vision and hearing to be able to supervise clients as required.Ability to remain awake, aware and alert during working hours and work independently. Committed to the daily care and quality of life of the consumers of Ability-PlusPHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:Working conditions are normal for a home health care environment. Work may require ongoing weekend and evening work. Work will require frequent local driving.Work requires ongoing interaction with intellectually disabled clients.Work can require frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting up to the weight of an adult