What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Direct support professional position at Big Lakes Developmental Center?
Minimum Requirement for Employment
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High school graduate or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Three years driving experience
- Acceptable driving record
- Negative pre-employment drug screen and tuberculosis test
- Background checks will be conducted post-offer/pre-employment
- Lift and/or carry up to 70 lbs. (extensive training provided)
- Push or pull up to 200 lbs. with adaptive equipment
Strive for more than just a job but a career
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Make a difference in the lives of other
- Positive, lasting relationships with clients and co-workers
- Personal growth and development is encouraged
- Stable executive leadership
- Many of our staff, at all levels, have been with Big Lakes for the majority of their career
Day Direct support professional
Direct Support Professionals (DSP) play a key role in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a DSP, you assist the people we serve with meeting their daily needs. You have the opportunity to share in their success and support them through their struggles, while building lasting relationships.
Start wage: $16.00. Raise at three months. DSP receive a $1000 bonus for completing required training sessions within first year and may be eligible for retention bonuses through their second year of employment.
Full-time
- Work Supervisor: Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Benefit eligible.
- Life Enrichment Trainer: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. at group home and 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Day Center, 37.5 hours per week. Benefit eligible.
Part-time
- Work Skills Trainer
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 27.5 hours per week.
- Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 27.5 hours per week.
Salary : $16