What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional- 1st shift Community Position position at Kent County Arc J Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center?
Join the Trudeau Team!
As a DSP, you will earn $21.58/hr.
This position is mainly community based with one shift in a residential setting. 1st shift Candidates need only apply.
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will be part of a Team that works directly with adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. We aim to assist these individuals in reaching their full potential and providing individualized support in their homes and in the community. You must be able to work as a member of a team, have effective communication and interpersonal skills, and possess patience.
As a Direct Support Professional, you will be responsible for:
- Assisting the amazing people we support with their daily living skills, routines, personal care, and community activities as well as maintaining a safe and healthy environment
- Advocating for and enhancing the lives of the people we support
- Participating in community activities, appointments and other activities as needed
- Working independently and as a team to provide supports through positive approaches
- Participating in agency required trainings including Safety Care, CPR, and Medication Administration
Education/ Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least one year experience with community outings for IDD population
- Valid drivers license and automobile insurance; Safe driving record
- Experience in community outings
- Access to personal vehicle to be used as directed and when needed for transport
Trudeau offers a Tremendous Benefit Package including:
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
- Medical, Dental & Vision eligible after 1 full month of employment
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Employer Paid Life Insurance/ Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Long-term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Trainings
- AAA Discount
- Verizon Discount
- Pet Insurance
Working at the Trudeau Center will give you an opportunity to work for an agency that has been supporting people who are differently abled for over 60 years! If you read this advertisement and think, "Wow! I was meant to do this job," apply to work at Trudeau today! The life you change may be your own...
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