Empowering People, Inc serves the most amazing people with Developmental Disabilities! We are looking for compassionate and fun loving people to help support all who live and work there. How will YOU make a difference in their lives?

NEW PAY RATE $16/hour, work today and get paid tomorrow with Daily Pay! Shifts needed are 2p-10p through the week and every other weekend. Need a weekends ONLY option? We got that too 7a-7p!

No experience? No problem! We offer paid training!

All DSP applicants MUST have high school diploma or GED, be willing to work toward medication administration certification to pass medications and have valid driver's license with clean driving record < 6points to provide transportation for individuals into the community.

We offer EXCELLENT BENEFITS for eligible employees (30 hour/week) including tuition reimbursement for health related education including nursing school, company paid life insurance for you and supplemental plans for your family, partial company match 401(k) to plan for your future, wellness programs up to $200 for gym memberships or smart watches, medical/dental/vision/supplemental insurances and MUCH more!!

About the Company

At Empowering People Inc, our mission is to empower and support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Autism, Down Syndrome or Cerebral Palsy. We believe that every person should make decisions that directly affect their lives and we help them along that journey. Employees find great satisfaction in helping others and joy in the smiles on the faces of those we are blessed to serve. If you've never worked in our field before, I encourage you to come and see for yourself. It will change your life!!

Direct Support Professional Job Description

Direct support professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with the aim of assisting them to integrate with their communities. A DSP is a hero responsible to provide direct services and support to the individual, including, but not limited to: daily living skills and personal hygiene, assisting in maintaining a clean, safe living environment, meal preparation and completion of various household tasks; supervising, teaching, and assisting the individual in every aspect of their life, with the goals of fostering increased independence, choice and empowerment. A DSP may provide transportation and supports to a Individual at home, work, school, and other community places. A DSP is also an advocate, helping people in communicating needs, self-expression, and goals as well as assuring justice and equality in community life.

Direct Support Professional Specific Job Duties

• Respect individual rights and confidentiality.
• Be a role model, promote positive teamwork and assist w/staff development/training as assigned.
• Read, know, and implement organizational policies and procedures.
• Implement and document all individual services and supports.
• Read, know, and implement Individual’s IP and Behavior Plan.
• Report all pertinent medical information to nurses and follow nurses’ directions.
• Remain alert to individuals’ behavior/physical changes and notify immediate supervisor.
• Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals’ many daily living needs, including nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills
• Help individuals as needed to bathe, groom, dress, participate in family style dining and other daily living skills, always working to improve self-reliance
• Assist the individuals in maintaining a clean, neat and safe home environment.

COME! Be part of our amazing team and make a difference in others' lives while earning a competitive wage and enjoying excellent benefits!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to train and be certified to pass medications to individuals served?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License & clean driving record <6 points (Required)

Work Location: In person