DSP (Direct Support Professional) Female (BFOQ)

Benco is hiring for an experienced female (BFOQ) Direct Support Professional.

The program currently has a strong team that exemplifies teamwork, unity and support. This is Benco’s only 24-hour program that provides care to just one adult IDD individual giving you the opportunity to work 1:1 with the individual living in the home throughout the duration of your shift.

Set schedules available:

Full-time Monday – Friday 3p-9a = 30 hours per week. Eligible for benefits.

Part-time Thursday, Friday 7a-3p and Saturday, Sunday 3p-9p = 28 hours per week.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate to join this team would be experienced in the IDD field, have emotional maturity, be skilled at handling challenging situations, and know how to develop trust and respect with the support they provide.

The applicant must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, have a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Wages and Raises:

Wage DOE $18.00 to $22.08/hr. Capped at $29.84/hr.

Benco offers raises every 6 months for the first 2 years and annually thereafter if the employee has not reached the cap for that position. Raises are: 3% 6-months,
5% 1-year, 3% 1.5-years, 5% 2-years and 6% thereafter until the cap is reached for that position.

Benefits:

Benco offers medical, vision, dental, sick and vacation accrual, retirement plan and life insurance for employees working at least 30 regularly scheduled hours per week.

Benco offers the opportunity to apply for the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) credentialing. The program offers to elevate the status of Direct Support Professionals by improving practice standards, promoting system reform, and advancing their knowledge, skills, and values. Furthermore, offering the control to increase your wages as you complete each credentialing program if you have not reached the CAP for that position.

Duties of the job:

• Positive teamwork with co-workers and organization.
• Positive, cooperative relationships with outside agencies.
• Read all policies and procedures, review new and revised policies as needed.
• Respect resident rights and assure they are met.
• Assist/encourage residents in all aspects of active involvement in their home.
• Assist residents with family and personal contacts.
• Assist residents in the purchase and upkeep of personal belongings.
• Assist/encourage resident involvement in community activities.
• Assist residents with appointments as needed. (Medical, community, job based, etc.)
• Assure that the resident’s nutritional needs are met. (Well-balanced meals follow special diet recommendations, doctor’s orders & follow menus.)
• Assure that a safe home environment is maintained at all times.
• Maintain an environment that promotes maximum growth and independence for residents.
• Assure compliance with emergency procedure requirements. (Fire drills, emergency policy/phone numbers, etc.)
• Assure that resident confidentiality is maintained.
• Initiate resident involvement in activities.
• Assist in keeping resident personal property lists updated.
• Assure program is kept clean.
• Assist residents in all areas of personal hygiene as needed.
• Administer and handle medication according to policy and OAR’s.
• Document all behavior programs and tracking forms.
• Read all log entries daily. (Medication, T-Logs, behavior logs, etc.)
• Document all resident training programs.
• Accurately spend and account for program finances.
• Accurately spend and account for resident purchases.
• Keep resident money safeguarded at all times.
• Complete and turn in all reports required at specific time due. (i.e. time sheets, in-service records, mileage forms, etc.)
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings.
• Be prepared to lift, transfer and help residents in any way that may require lifting at least 60lbs.
• Be prepared to carry the pager cell phone and be on a pager phone rotation should the need come up.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator or Assistant Program Coordinator.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.08 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22