What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Caregiver position at Opportunity Development Centers Inc?
Description:
JOB HIGHLIGHTS
Responsibilities:
- Ability to support individuals to live independently in their community
- Work as a mentor and build relationships with individuals to assist them to connect to their community
- Ability to support individuals with daily activities needed to live independently. This can include, but is not limited to cleaning, cooking, laundry, medication support, bill paying and personal care support
- Ability to develop community relationships that fosters connections between the person supported and community organizations (volunteer or join a club for example)
- Ability to make decisions and work independently
- This position requires a company email address which requires an application to be downloaded on your personal cell phone for multi-factor authentication (MFA) to ensure cyber security.
- Reliable vehicle (unless determined exempt with HR)
Benefits:
- Great Work/Life Balance with Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
- Full Benefits Package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, etc. (FT employees)
- 401(k) with 4% Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts to help you save on Daycare Costs (FT employees)
- Pet Insurance
Schedule:
- Typical schedule is Monday-Friday
- Could include some evenings
- Schedule can be flexible
Why Choose ODC:
Here at ODC, we are dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to achieve their work and life goals. We are dedicated to building and supporting a welcoming work environment, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. Our purpose is to champion the power of human connection, and the heart of connection is inclusion. You belong here.
Requirements:Qualifications:
- High School graduate or equivalent
- At least two (2) years of experience working with persons with disabilities or in a mentor/teaching position that assists individuals in learning skills and providing them independently.
- Experience and understanding of community resources and methods of teaching independent living skills
- Valid driver’s license with safe driving record and insured vehicle available for daily use
