What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (SLEEP Position) PT position at Friendship Community?
Looking for a meaningful, purpose-driven career? Friendship Community is a nonprofit cultivating the capabilities of Individuals with Intellectual disabilities and Autism. Our faith-based disability services, including residential services, day programs, and life enrichment opportunities, help impact the World with Capabilities. Our Team Members provide exceptional care consistent with our values of Relationships, Integrity, Spirituality, and Excellence.
As a Direct Support Professional (Sleep), you will be assigned to work as part of a team in one of our Lebanon homes with the responsibility of supporting up to 3 Individuals overnight. You will sleep within the home and while you sleep, you'll earn $7.50/hour. If you need to wake up at all overnight to help out, you will receive a wage of $15.00/hour. THIS IS 2 DAYS A WEEK POSITION WITH ROTATING WEEKENDS
Your responsibilities as a Friendship Community DSP (Sleep position) will include:
- Administer medications and, when appropriate, teach and document the Individual’s progress toward learning to take medication independently.
- Report all medical situations as indicated by the Nurse Consultant and follow recommendations.
- Report all incident or unusual incidents promptly.
- Assist in sleep fire drills.
- Handle emergencies which may occur overnight in the home and with the Individuals.
- Understand and follow Friendship Community’s Privacy Policy Statement based on HIPAA regulations.
In order to be considered for a position here at Friendship Community, please apply using the following link: www.friendshipcommunity.net
Friendship Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, citizenship or veteran’s status.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $7.50 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $8 - $15
