Direct Support Professional Overnights + every other weekend

Direct Support Professional Job Summary

We are looking for a responsible, caring, and compassionate direct support professional (DSP) to join our growing team. The ideal job candidate will be highly dependable and have a passion for helping those with physical and/or mental disabilities live a more fulfilled and happy life. Working one-on-one with each client, you will assess his/her needs and tend to them accordingly with the goal of fostering a positive, encouraging environment.

Direct Support Professional Benefits

· Robust PTO (paid Time off) Plan

· Paid 7 Holidays at time and half when worked.

· Flexible Work Schedules

· Paid Life Insurance

· Paid Long term Disability Insurance

· Heath Insurance (Agency pays 80% of Premium) Low Deductible

· Annual Merit pay increases

· Weekend shift incentive .30/hr.

· 401k with Company match

· Educational Reimbursement Plan

· Expense Reimbursement program

· Employee Referral Bonus

Direct Support Professional Duties and Responsibilities

· Be a personal companion to clients and act as a supportive friend serving their needs and working to build their independence

· Encourage and foster individuals' preferred hobbies and interests

· Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals' many daily living needs, including but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills

· Help individuals to bathe, groom and dress, eat and drink, if necessary, always working to improve self-reliance

· Help set individual goals and track client progress, noting any drastic changes, report findings to superiors

· Drive clients to appointments, meetings, events, etc.

· Encourage individual skill development and work towards community integration

· Develop meaningful relationships and connections with clients to help them feel cared for and included in the community

· Follow all health and safety protocol

· Help clean and tidy home for the individuals

· Attend continuing education courses, training and get further certified as the job requires

· Be a compassionate, patient and always encouraging support professional

Direct Support Professional Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent

· Valid driver's license

· At least 18 years of age

· Pass state background check

· Comfortable working independently and can consistently make good judgments that benefit the client

· Flexible, with a keen ability to handle stress well

· Friendly disposition with a positive attitude

· Computer literate and technologically savvy

· Experience tracking and recording information

· Enjoy working with developmentally disabled individuals to improve their quality of life

· Can quickly manage stressful situations responsibly and effectively

· Strong interpersonal skills and passionate about helping those in need

· Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasks

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14