What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transition Direct Support Professional position at Vodec?
Vodec is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Direct Support Professional in our Transition Focus Program. Do you have the patience and compassion to assist students and young adults with intellectual and development disabilities? Our staff have a central role, the heart of our model, in the support of our clients. It’s a rewarding, enriching career that helps students and young adults with disabilities find their true potential. It's also fulfilling work that makes an immediate difference in lives.
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Available Position:
- Full-time; 40 hours per week
- Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
- Wage: $17.50 per hour
- Hiring Bonus: $1,000 (paid in one increment after six months of continued employment)
Vodec is seeking an energetic and passionate direct support professional staff to join our Transition Focus Program for students with mild or moderate intellectual disabilities. The greatest reward in this position is watching youth learn to do more for themselves and increase their independence and self-determination. Ideal candidates will possess a strong work ethic, patience, and the ability to connect with and motivate youth.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promote and encourage community integration and socialization opportunities in a positive manner.
- Support and enrich the lives of individuals
- Support personal goals
- Assist individuals to gain knowledge and confidence in life skills
- Teach skills to expand a person’s independence
- Assist students develop skills necessary for daily living including practical money management, cooking nutrition, health and safety.
- Assist students to access community resources and activities.
- Assist students with interpersonal relationship skills
- Assist students in volunteer opportunities and activities in the community
- Ensure all needs are addressed in a respectful manner with dignity and personal choice
- Complete and maintain required documentation and trainings
We provide excellent benefits to eligible employees:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability available
- 403(b) retirement program with match
- Paid vacation, paid sick leave and holiday hours
- Career advancement opportunities
- Generous employee referral bonus program
- Opportunities for bonuses/incentives and internal recognition programs
- Paid on-site training including CPR, First Aide, Mandatory Reporter and Medication Aide
- Build relationships and make a difference
- The MOST rewarding job you will ever have
Requirements:
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- Completion of High School Diploma or GED
- Possess a valid driver's license and current auto insurance
- Pass all background checks
- On the job training
- Compassionate and patient demeanor
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent in-person and electronic communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Vodec offers opportunities to take on more responsibility, advancement and grow your career.
Vodec’s mission is to provide services to persons with disabilities in order that those persons may live, work and participate in the community in the least restrictive environment to achieve their full potential. Our purpose is to support and advocate for persons with disabilities so those persons have opportunities to develop to their fullest potential, to interact with society, to experience a sense of belonging and to contribute something of themselves at their own levels of ability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $1,000