What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at ShineLight?
Location: St. Pauls, NC
Salary: $10-$15/hour (benefit package starts day 1, potential pay increase and retirement plan match after 90-day trial period)
Training: Paid training provided (NCI, CPR, Medicine Administration)
Hours: 8 AM - 8 PM, Monday to Friday, with rotating weekends and 8 PM - 8 AM Monday to Friday, with rotating weekends
Job Overview: Join our team as a Direct Support Professional at a group home for adolescent boys. Provide comprehensive support, foster personal growth, and ensure their safety.
Preferred Experience: Experience with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is preferred but not required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Reliable transportation and valid auto insurance
- Willingness to care for (or learn how to care for) individuals with Autism or Developmental Disabilities – we offer paid training.
Key Responsibilities In Caring For Individuals:
- Support personal goals and outcomes
- Develop social support networks for
- Maintain family connections
- Ensure safety and well-being
- Assist with daily tasks and activities
- Provide transportation using personal vehicle
- Maintain accurate documentation
- Advocate and educate the community
Additional Duties:
- Communicate goals and progress
- Assist with managing finances and community engagement
- Monitor health information and medication administration
- Encourage healthy eating and meal preparation
- Adhere to scheduled hours and notify supervisors of emergencies
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies
- Exhibit professionalism and effective communication
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Energetic and committed
- Physically capable
- Team player
- Open to new ideas and problem-solving
- Believes in growth potential
- Flexible, creative, compassionate, patient, and reliable
Why Join Us? Every day you make a significant impact in the lives of others. If you are passionate and meet the qualifications, apply today!
Application Process: Submit your resume detailing relevant experience and qualifications.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected Hours: 30 per week
Benefits: Effective Immediately
- Dental, Health, and Vision insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation and training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Benefits: After 90 days
- Retirement Plan Match After 90 days Employed
Schedule:
- 12-hour shifts
- Day and evening shifts
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shifts
- Overtime
- Rotating weekends
Relocation:
- Must relocate to Saint Pauls, NC 28384 before starting work
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $15
