What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) - 1.5x Pay on Weekends! position at Work Unlimited?
Wage dependent upon experience, shift, and location. Up to 208 days off per year with premium pay! Actively recruiting in Monmouth, Corvallis, Silverton, and Salem OR.
Our Residential Program Specialists are Direct Support Professionals who extend support, supervision, role-modeling, and behavioral management to youth and adults who experience Intellectual/Developmental disabilities and significant behavioral/mental health issues. In addition to the overarching responsibility of helping people build a fulfilling life, responsibilities include, but are not limited to; fostering community access and unpaid relationships, social and daily living skill building with the goal of achieving maximum independence, medication management, behavior management, to include physical interventions designed to maintain safety for the person and others, and thorough, accurate data collection and documentation. This position not only changes lives, it is life changing for those who accept the challenge to help people live, grow, flourish, and triumph!
All hours worked on the weekend are paid at time and a half! That means all weekend wages start at $25.87 - $26.62/hr!
Schedules (10-12 hour shifts):
- Sun - Tue
- Sun - Wed
- Wed - Sat
- Thu - Sat
Graveyard Schedules (10-12 hour shifts):
- Sat - Mon
- Sat - Tue
- Tue - Fri
- Wed - Fri
Benefits: (Packaged value at an additional $9.39/hr.)
- Paid training.
- Marketplace health insurance for full-time employees; choose from a variety of insurance providers and plans.
- Dental, Vision and Life Insurance for full-time employees.
- Life Style Account (LSA).
- 403(b) pre-tax retirement plans.
- Supplemental insurance (AFLAC/Colonial) available at employee expense.
- Paid time off (PTO) based on number of hours worked.
- 40 hours of paid sick time per year.
- Five paid holidays (New Years’ Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas).
- $50.00 winter gift card.
- Annual retention bonus.
- Reduced monthly bills and accessory discounts offered through Verizon.
- IT assistance with personal devices (computers, tablets, phones, home networks, etc.) once per quarter. Diagnostics and labor free for WU employees.
- Free consultation, provided by GradFin, on student loan interest reduction/consolidation consultations
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Meals included (24-hour residential only).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in long-term care and home & community care settings
- Strong skills in behavior management and caregiving
- Ability to assist individuals with developmental disabilities
- Experience in group home or assisted living environments is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.25 - $17.75 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18
