What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Alliance Group Homes, Empowering People, Inc?
We are hiring for full-time and part-time shifts. Part-time mornings, part-time every other weekend, full-time afternoons and full-time midnights. All shifts require an every other weekend shift.
NEW PAY RATE $17 / hour and work today, get paid tomorrow with DAILY PAY.
Alliance Group Homes is looking for compassionate and caring individuals to work with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Come work in a comfortable home setting helping people live life in the most independent way possible! How will YOU make a difference?
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.
Direct Support Professional Job Description
Direct support professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in their homes and in their community, The DSP is responsible to provide direct services including, but not limited to: 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, church, 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 teamwork and help to make a positive work and living environment.
- Read, know, and implement Individual’s Service Plan, documenting as required.
- Remain alert to individuals’ behavior/physical changes and notify immediate supervisor. Report all pertinent medical information to nurses and follow nurses’ directions.
- Assist with daily living needs, including but not limited to: nutrition, meals, hygiene, exercise, housekeeping, communication, and socialization skills
Additional Requirements
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to rules and regulations
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent
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!!
COME! Be part of our amazing team and make a difference in others' lives while earning a competitive wage and enjoying excellent benefits!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17