Direct Support Professional- 15 PTO days! No Nights, No Weekends!

Are you looking for work/life balance?

Our valued staff enjoy NO nights, NO weekends, and NO holiday hours!!!

Are you looking to make an impact in the life of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities?

Would you like 15 PTO days to start your first year?

Do you enjoy spending time with family on the holidays, while getting paid?

If so, this role could be a perfect match.

The role includes:

• building a meaningful relationship with our clients
• participating in weekly music programs- like playing the drums, or dancing ballet
• community outings-like going to the library, going swimming, or visiting a pet store
• art projects- like building floats for parades, or creating Christmas cards
• health and wellness activities
• lead programming for our clients
• lead groups integrating into our wonderful communities
• Assist in some personal cares
• Hours: 8a- 3:30pm

JOB SUMMARY:

The Day Service Mentorperforms a number of tasks related to the fulfillment of the agency’s mission to create meaningful opportunities and community engagement for associates with diverse abilities. S/he is responsible to assist the Case Managers in carrying out the individualized program of assigned associates in such a way as to provide maximum benefit to participants.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Actively assist associates in the attainment of person and work goals

· Provide assistance with personal cares (eating, using restroom, etc.)

· Assist with positioning transfers

· Maintain a safe and respectful environment for associates

· Assist associates to actively engages in their community through both leisure and volunteer activities

· Respond quickly in the event of an emergency

· Preform special assignments as needed

· Communicate worker progress to all appropriate people

· Accurately record program activities on individual daily activity record

· Apply CPI behavioral intervention techniques

· Drive company vehicles

· Attend to housekeeping tasks to provide a clean and safe environment

· Fill out injury/seizure reports

REQUIREMENTS:

· Attend meetings and training regularly

· Maintain a friendly and positive attitude throughout the day

· Report all signs of illness, injury or unusual behavior to assigned Case Manager

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Constant physical movement throughout the day

· Standing, walking, ending, reaching, pulling, pushing at all times

· Ability to lift 20 pounds

· Ability to verbally communicate and ability to hear conversation

CERTIFICATIONS AND LECENSES:

· Certification in CPI, First Aid, CPR, and AED

· Valid drivers license with a record free from serious or frequent violations

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15