We are looking for a responsible, caring, and compassionate direct support professional (DSP) to join our growing team. The ideal job candidate will be highly dependable and have a passion for helping those with physical and/or mental disabilities live a more fulfilled and happy life. Working one-on-one with each individual, you will assess his/her needs and tend to them accordingly with the goal of fostering a positive, encouraging environment.

Direct Support Professional Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Be a personal companion to your individual and act as a supportive friend serving their needs and working to build their independence
• Encourage and foster individuals’ preferred hobbies and interests
• Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals’ many daily living needs including but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication and socialization skills
• Help individuals to bathe, groom and dress, eat and drink if necessary, always working to improve self-reliance
• Create daily schedules and plans for clients
• Help set individual goals and track client progress, noting any drastic changes; report findings to superiors
• Make phone calls and escort individuals to appointments, meetings, events, etc.
• Encourage individual skill development and work towards community integration
• Develop meaningful relationships and connections with your individuals to make them feel cared for and included in the community
• Follow all health and safety protocol
• Help clean and tidy home for the individuals
• Attend continued education courses, training and get further certified as the job requires
• Be a compassionate, patient and encouraging support professional at all times; you are a caregiver, cheerleader and advocate rolled into one and your work can change the lives of many for the better

Requirements:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent

• Pass state background check (dependent on state requirements)
• Comfortable working independently and can consistently make good judgments that benefit the client
• Flexible, with a keen ability to handle stress well
• A friendly disposition with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Computer literate and technologically savvy
• Experience tracking and recording information
• Enjoys working with developmentally disabled individuals to improve their quality of life
• Can quickly manage stressful situations responsibly and effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills and passionate about helping those in need
• Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasks'

'Work Remotely * No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

•  Can you tell me about some of the day-to-day responsibilities of a DSP job?
•  Is there anything that will prevent you from getting to work at all/on time? Please explain. What is your current form of transportation?

 How important is communication and interaction with others on your job?
 If you were to have a disagreement with your supervisor, how would you handle it?

•  If you were to have a disagreement with your supervisor, how would you handle it?
•  Do you have any experience working with individuals that have cognitive, learning or physical diagnosis?

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations