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Our mission is to support people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families to achieve their fullest potential.

We’re looking for Direct Support Staff for a Residential Group Home, who is compassionate, hardworking, friendly and reliable. You must be enthusiastic about helping the youth, and individuals we serve, with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, responsible behaviors, self-determination and the ability to advocate for the people we support. To be successful in this position, candidates should be a natural leader who is organized, easy-going, confident and able to work as a team member.

Most importantly, we strive to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve. The Direct Support Staff should be empathetic to the emotional and physical needs of the individuals we support while respecting their right to confidentiality, justice and fairness.

What we do is highly rewarding, and it's why our company exists! If making a lasting difference in someone's life is a priority for you and your career goals, then this is the job for you!

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ability to assist the people we support by promoting the development of functional skills, stressing independence, inclusion and individualization.
• Mentoring individuals to help build social skills and relationships
• Assist the individuals we serve with the basic daily living needs.
• Ability to educate, and assist in daily living activities and needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely record keeping and communication within program (e.g. incident reports, verbal reports, shift documentation).
• Provides transportation for residents to legal and medical appointments, activity outings, etc.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable and appropriate environment.
• Cleaning and sanitizing home
• Preparing meals

Requirements:

• Must be able to work at least 1 weekend day
• High school Diploma
• 2 years healthcare or childcare experience
• Must pass level 2 background screening
• Complete all required trainings
• Direct Support experience preferred
• Behavior Focus experience preferred

This organization supports not only the individuals we serve, but also the Staff that help make us who we are!

• Competitive pay starting at $15.50 with increase after 60 days
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• Company paid Dental Insurance
• Company paid Vision Insurance
• Health Insurance - Company pays half
• Simple IRA retirement with company contributions
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedules including full and part time opportunities
• Opportunity to grow within the organization

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• Overnight shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to take a Level II background check?
• How many years of Group Home or Direct Care experience do you have?
• Do you have any experience working kids or adults with disabilities?
• Please list your the days of the week you are able to work overnight.
• Have you worked an overnight caregiving shift before?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving/Healthcare: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person