What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Direct Support Professional - Part Time, Honesdale Area position at St. Joseph's Center?
Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling career where you can contribute to the well-being of others? Do you have what it takes to create a supportive and empowering environment for individuals with intellectual disabilities? Share your talents and skills with individuals living on their own and form lasting relationships with the people you support.
If you are looking to make a difference and help people with special needs grow and meet their needs in the Honesdale / Wayne County area then join St. Joseph's Center Today!
What You'll Do:
Staff provide transportation and act as a companion/support for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- Support individuals with special needs in the community.
- Provide support to individuals who live on their own or with family.
- Help individuals meet their needs through individualized goals.
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living
- Assist with grocery shopping, cleaning, cooking, budgeting, and attending medical appointments.
- Attend community activities and sporting events with the people supported including:
- Bowling
- Picnics
- Workouts at Local Gyms
- Museums and Aquariums
- Concerts
- And much more!
What You'll Get:
Part Time Benefits Include:
- Competitive wages starting at $16.50 (pay more for experience)
- Access to 24 hour No Cost SwiftMD Telehealth for employee and dependents
- 401-K with company contribution and match
- Employee referral bonus
- Career Ladder Program to earn national DSP certification & wage increases
- Discount Programs with national and local companies
- Paid training
- Employee Assistance Program:
- Counseling services
- Legal and Financial services
- Child/Elder care resources
- and more!
This is a part-time position with flexible scheduling. Position includes evening and weekend hours.
Non-Discrimination Policy
St. Joseph’s Center is an equal opportunity employer and provider of services and referrals to clients without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation or limited English proficiency
Honesdale * Wayne County * Part -time
(Personal Care Aide, CNA, Home Health Aide)
Experience
Preferred- Experience working with Individuals with intellectual/ developmental disabilities and/or Autism is preferred, but not required.
Education
Required- High School or better
Behaviors
Preferred- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Salary : $17
