What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Friends of Children and Families?
Direct Support Professional- Winter Garden(Serving Ages 13-18)Open Shifts
Must be available to work the following shift(s): (New hire training may occur outside of regular shift hours)
Shift Differentials
The 12am-8am shift M-F will receive an additional $.75 per hour.
The 12am-8am Sat/Sun will receive an additional $1.50 per hour.
Sat/Sun 8am-4pm & 4pm-12am will receive an additional $.75 per hour
Job Description
As a DSP, you will provide care for abused and neglected youth that have been placed in foster care. In a group home setting, you will assist in implementing treatment goals to ensure that health, nutritional, educational, social and recreational needs of the youth are met. You will be responsible for transporting youth, in a company vehicle, to activities such as; school, medical appointments and recreational outings. The ability to establish positive relationships is imperative to this position in order to be successful in delivering assistance with necessary tasks such as homework and independent living skills. This position requires cooking, light cleaning, distribution of medications and proficiency with email and computer use.
Qualifications And Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, ability to pass a level II background check, ability to pass a drug screening.
Able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
In addition, all DSP’s are required to attend in service trainings and maintain 40 hours of continuing education units per year.
Benefits: (Full Time Employees Only)
Benefits are effective 90 days from your start date.
Full-time associates will be eligible for coverage under the provisions of our benefits program.
Employer Pays: 80% coverage for employee Medical, 50% Dental, 100% Life insurance & 100% Long Term Disability insurance.
Stay Bonus: Full time staff will have the opportunity to receive an additional $500.00 a year with the Friends Stay Bonus Program.
Stay Bonus: Part time staff will have the opportunity to receive an additional $200 a year with the Friends Stay Bonus Program.
In addition to the insurance benefits, you will receive 10 PTO days and 5 Sick days annually. Both PTO and Sick time are accrued bi-weekly. Also, Friends observes 10 holidays.
“Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws”Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)Job Types:Full-time, Part-timePay:$16.00 /hourCOVID-19 considerations:PPE is provided for direct staff to wear while in the group home.''Work Remotely NoFull-time associates will be eligible for coverage under the provisions of our benefits program. This includes 80% coverage for employee Health, 50% Dental, 100% Life insurance and 100% employer paid long term disability.
Must be available to work the following shift(s): (New hire training may occur outside of regular shift hours)
- SundayThursday (4pm12am)
- PRN (as needed)
Shift Differentials
The 12am-8am shift M-F will receive an additional $.75 per hour.
The 12am-8am Sat/Sun will receive an additional $1.50 per hour.
Sat/Sun 8am-4pm & 4pm-12am will receive an additional $.75 per hour
Job Description
As a DSP, you will provide care for abused and neglected youth that have been placed in foster care. In a group home setting, you will assist in implementing treatment goals to ensure that health, nutritional, educational, social and recreational needs of the youth are met. You will be responsible for transporting youth, in a company vehicle, to activities such as; school, medical appointments and recreational outings. The ability to establish positive relationships is imperative to this position in order to be successful in delivering assistance with necessary tasks such as homework and independent living skills. This position requires cooking, light cleaning, distribution of medications and proficiency with email and computer use.
Qualifications And Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, ability to pass a level II background check, ability to pass a drug screening.
Able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
In addition, all DSP’s are required to attend in service trainings and maintain 40 hours of continuing education units per year.
Benefits: (Full Time Employees Only)
Benefits are effective 90 days from your start date.
Full-time associates will be eligible for coverage under the provisions of our benefits program.
Employer Pays: 80% coverage for employee Medical, 50% Dental, 100% Life insurance & 100% Long Term Disability insurance.
Stay Bonus: Full time staff will have the opportunity to receive an additional $500.00 a year with the Friends Stay Bonus Program.
Stay Bonus: Part time staff will have the opportunity to receive an additional $200 a year with the Friends Stay Bonus Program.
In addition to the insurance benefits, you will receive 10 PTO days and 5 Sick days annually. Both PTO and Sick time are accrued bi-weekly. Also, Friends observes 10 holidays.
“Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws”Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)Job Types:Full-time, Part-timePay:$16.00 /hourCOVID-19 considerations:PPE is provided for direct staff to wear while in the group home.''Work Remotely NoFull-time associates will be eligible for coverage under the provisions of our benefits program. This includes 80% coverage for employee Health, 50% Dental, 100% Life insurance and 100% employer paid long term disability.
Salary : $200 - $500
