What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) position at RSD - Cooper Group Home?
VARIOUS SHIFTS NEEDED!
Cooper Group Home is looking for dependable, caring individuals to join our team in Red Lodge. This position is for overnights, nights, or days in our group home. This could be a full time or part time position. We currently have open availability and can be flexible for the ideal candidate for the nights worked. Client care and safety is our top priority, but since much of this shift our clients are sleeping, this position does quite a bit of cleaning and household tasks.
The position involves care and supervision of individuals living in the congregate homes to achieve their maximum potential and self-sufficiency, in accordance with the principles of self-determination. Tasks included but are not limited to individuals’ personal care needs; prepare or assist in the preparation of meals; provide basic first aid service and/or provide for medical needs of individuals if needed; physically lift and assist individuals, if needed; transport and escort individuals, as needed. Adhere to and carry out all policies/procedures of agency and complete training as required.
Qualifications
Required:
- One years of work experience.
- On the job paid training provided.
Preferred:
- Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities
- Some formal education beyond high school, preferably in the field of human services
- Agency Orientation
- Current certification in First Aid/CPR
- Current Medication Certification
- College of Direct Support Tier I
- MANDT
Paid training is provided by RSD, Inc. and we will help you get what you need in the time expected.
Apply Online: https://rsdinc.org/rsd-employment-application/
OR pick up an application from at: 1220 N Haggin Avenue
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $16.97 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17