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Direct Support Professional

Developmental Options
Pocatello, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Developmental Options is a private non-profit company serving the Pocatello area. This position works in the Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF) or sometimes referred to as a group home. Candidates work with children and adults who need support with activities of daily living such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, grooming, self-administration of medication, behavioral supports and accessing the community. This varies by home and client; some may need more support than others.

Work Schedule: Shifts typically run from 3p-9p or 3p-11p. Your schedules are a set shift assigned to you at hire. If a change is needed, the supervisor will arrange that with you. Work schedules are online and available 24 hours a day. Part-time shifts are available (Full-time may be available upon request). Paid training classes to help you be successful in this position!

Pay: $16.00 per hour with regular training pay increases at 6 months, 12, months and 18 months. At 2 years, merit raises are provided annually.

Benefits: All employees accrue paid vacation and sick time after 6 months of employment. Other benefits are available (medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short-term disability insurance) based on position. After 1 year of employment, qualified staff have the opportunity to participate in the 401k (retirement) contribution with Developmental Options matching up to 5%.

Qualifications:

· Minimum age of 18

· Must be able to pass Health and Welfare Background check; drug screen and adhere to a drug free workplace

· Complete provided training classes within 90 days of hire (training classes are paid)

· Have effective communication skills

· Must be able to lift or move 50 pounds

· For those who wish to be an approved driver for the company, must have a clean driving record/valid insurance and be 21 years or older.

Responsibilities:

The first responsibility of every employee is to ensure the safety of residents, other staff, and themselves. Employees are expected to demonstrate good judgement, and must be able to perform their duties safely, without risking their own health and safety, or that of others. They are required to use, and ensure that residents and other staff use, safety procedures and equipment (e.g., seat belts, gait belts, pot holders, latex gloves, masks, goggles, gowns), as appropriate. Employees are also responsible to notify supervisory staff immediately of any condition or circumstance (e.g., injury, illness, intoxication) that might contribute to an unsafe situation for themselves, residents, or other staff.

The second responsibility of every employee is to advocate for the rights of the residents. Assist and/or ensure that residents’ views and needs are represented in the everyday operation of the facility. Ensure that the dignity and privacy of residents are maintained through appropriate interventions and interactions. Immediately report any suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents, following approved reporting procedures. If in doubt, report.

Additional responsibilities are in the full job description available for review upon request.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid orientation
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Evening shift

Shift availability:

  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Pocatello, ID 83204 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Pocatello, ID 83204: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16

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