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Lakes Region Community Services (LRCS) is Hiring a Direct Support Professional Near Plymouth, NH

Lakes Region Community Services, a non-profit Social Services Agency, is accepting applications for both full time and part time Direct Support Professionals in both our Residential and Day programs in the Plymouth Area.

Direct Support Professionals provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or acquired brain disorders.

No experience is needed as we provide on the job training!

Responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional:

  • Provide support in the community
  • Create and/or adhere to schedules designed for individuals
  • Know and adhere to wheelchair and other medical equipment and safety guidelines
  • Provide medical and personal care as needed
  • Meal prep as needed (Residential)
  • Light housekeeping as needed (Residential)

What skills do you need to become a successful DSP?

  • Excellent communication
  • Ability to think quickly
  • Commitment
  • Patience
  • Flexibility
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • Honesty

Salary range for a Direct Support Professional is from $15.11-$16.10 per hour depending on experience and education.

Lakes Region Community Services offers a sign on bonus of $750 after 60 days of employment to all newly hired Direct Support Professionals.

Job Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma/GED. Valid NH Drivers' license, reliable vehicle, and agency-determined minimal motor vehicle insurance coverage are required. Satisfactory completion of background and applicable pre-employment physical capacity screening checks also required. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.11 - $16.10 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overnight shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Signing bonus

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time | Part Time

INDUSTRY

Ancillary Healthcare

SALARY

$70k-100k (estimate)

POST DATE

12/04/2022

EXPIRATION DATE

05/31/2023

WEBSITE

lrcsc.org

HEADQUARTERS

LACONIA, NH

SIZE

200 - 500

FOUNDED

1975

TYPE

Private

CEO

BECKY BRYANT

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

INDUSTRY

Ancillary Healthcare

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