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Direct Support Professional

Project Lazarus

Posted 03/07/25

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PO Box 3906, New Orleans, LA 70177

Inactive
Part-Time
Entry level
Medical / Health
In Person

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Direct Support Professional functions as an interdisciplinary team member on the supportive services team to maximize client choice, self-determination, and decision-making in the planning and coordination of care. This position serves as a role model, advocate, and motivator for participants. The Direct Support Professional must demonstrate an ability to de-escalate conflicts, initiate evacuation or other protocols in emergency situations, and troubleshoot house issues with participants and other agency staff members. This individual must have the ability to assist adults in mental wellness and activities of daily living through a professional practice based on recovery and resiliency. The DSP performs a wide range of tasks to assist adult clients in regaining independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process.

REPORTS TO: Residential Care Coordinator

JOB TYPE: Part-time, hourly

 Position requires shift/overnight work, including weekends

COMPENSATION: $17.50/hr

CORE RESPONSIBILITES:

• Support participants in learning how to care for themselves in preparation for independent housing and living, including ensuring that participant rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards.

• Maintains daily routine of the house and assists participants throughout the day with engaging in program and/or community requirements.

• De-escalate minor interpersonal conflicts, provide crisis intervention, and oversee daily wellness of all participants.

• Admit and intake new participants, in cooperation with other program staff, including quarantine process, bag checks, and measurements paperwork.

• Review support office log activity and follow up on outstanding issues; complete confidential documentation and filing as necessary and in conjunction with other program staff.

• Participate in instructive kitchen policies.

• Perform cleaning duties as assigned.

• Respond to security or other non-weather emergencies by contacting local authorities and on-call clinical staff.

• Assume leadership role in the event of a weather or facility emergency.

• Drive company vehicles if necessary, with and without participants in the vehicle.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Basic computer skills

• Professional demeanor, communication, and boundaries

• Ability to operate confidentially and understand HIPAA policies and procedures

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS

• Substance abuse and mental health knowledge and experience

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Must be detail oriented and demonstrate follow through with open issues and ongoing projects

• Valid Driver’s License

PREFERRED SKIILS:

• CPR and harm reduction experience

• Prior social or human services experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Extended periods of standing and sitting.

• The ability to lift 20 -25 lbs as needed.

• Ability to walk up multiple flights of stairs.


To apply, please send your resume to admin@projectlazarus.net















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About Project Lazarus

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The mission of Project Lazarus is to help heal and empower individuals living with HIV by providing housing, focusing on wellness, and offering important support services. 

Project Lazarus was founded in 1985 as a safe space and hospice for people dying of HIV/AIDS with nowhere else to go. Nearly 40 years later, we continue to provide a safe space, transitional housing, and supportive services for clients to “live in the positive.” During their stay at Project Lazarus, residents learn independent living skills and are provided with access to health care and the tools and resources to overcome histories of homelessness, substance use, and poverty.