What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Service Professional position at Beacon Specialized Living Services?
Direct Service Professional DSP
The Beacon – Keystone Community is looking for hard working, dependable, compassionate and motivated individuals to give of themselves to help enrich the lives of our residents.
Job Description
Direct Support Professionals work with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities by teaching self-care skills, cooking meals and doing laundry. Additional duties may include:
- Assisting residents with daily personal tasks, including toileting, bathing, brushing teeth and dressing
- Completing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, washing dishes and tidying
- Transporting residents to medical appointments as needed
- Shopping for groceries and preparing meals that meet specific resident dietary needs.
- Encouraging resident engagement in social activities
Qualifications:
- This is an entry level position and no previous experience in this field is required
- Applicants must have a HS diploma or GED
- Must be at least 19 years of age and have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Job Types
- Full Time
- Part Time
- Per Diem (Must commit to at least one shift per pay period )
Salary
- $16.00-17.00
- Advancement Opportunities
- Our Level System allows you to Level Up and earn Salary Increases at your own pace!
Training
- We offer a comprehensive paid two week training/orientation
Benefits
- Health, Vision and Dental insurance at 30 days of Employment (PT and FT)
- Life Insurance
- Generous PTO package
- 401(k) with company match
- Partial Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
Beacon – Keystone is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status.
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