Direct Support Professional/Caregiver

Description: Join Our Team as a Caregiver at The Arc Western Montana!We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional to join our team. As a Direct Support Professional, you will be responsible for providing support and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will work closely with individuals to help them achieve their goals and live their lives to the fullest.

Position: Direct Support Professional

Location: Group Homes at The Arc Western Montana

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

• Stable Employment: Reliable job with consistent hours.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement.
• Rewarding Work: Make a positive impact every day.
• Comprehensive Training: Paid training, including First Aid, CPR, Mandt Certification, and Medication Certification.

Competitive Pay:

• Base Pay: $17.00 - $17.50 per hour.
• Overnight Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour for any hours worked between 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Sign-On Bonus: $300 for full-time;

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Up to 3 weeks for full-time!
• Health Insurance: Dental and Medical for as low as $85/month.
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan: 403(b) with up to 3.5% company match.
• Loan Forgiveness: Eligibility for PSLF Program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist adults with developmental disabilities with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Keep accurate electronic records.
• Administer medications.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding.
• Support community outings and client activities.
• Monitor clients overnight to ensure safety.
• Assist with educational and skill-building activities.
• Use Mandt training for behavior management.

Work Schedules:

• Day Shifts: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Evening Shifts: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Overnight Shifts: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Relief Shifts: Flexible scheduling available.

Employment Options:

• Full-Time: 30-40 hours per week.
• Part-Time: Under 30 hours per week.
• Relief: Minimum of one shift per pay period and two Arc holidays per year.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements:

What We're Looking For:

• Compassionate & Respectful: Passion for helping others.
• Reliable: Dependability is crucial.
• Minimum Age: 17 years or older.
• Background Check: Must pass all required checks.
• Communication Skills: Effective in English, including electronic communication.
• Drug Testing: Required as per Montana State Law.
• Experience: Preferred but not required; we provide training.
• Shift Expectations: Overnights shifts are an AWAKE overnight shift. Employees are to be awake for the entirety of the shift.