What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Program Leader DSP - 2nd Shift / Full time position at Bittersweet Farms?
Bittersweet Farms, a world-renowned nonprofit serving individuals with autism, is hiring a full-time Residential Program Leader for our 2nd shift team. This is a meaningful leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys coaching others, staying active, and helping individuals with autism live full, connected lives. If you are passionate about disability services, social work, education, healthcare, nursing, direct care, home health, or simply helping others thrive, this position offers a career path where your work makes an impact.
What makes this opportunity unique: You will work in a beautiful farm setting, support meaningful community experiences, participate in outdoor activities, and help create a safe, engaging home environment for individuals with autism.
How you make a difference: In this role, you will oversee one residential home during second shift while providing direct support, guidance, and encouragement to the individuals we serve. This position involves hands-on direct support, leadership and team coordination, and administrative duties, including planning and organizing daily schedules, community outings, tasks, and activities.
Schedule: Full-time, 2nd shift, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, with every other weekend and an on-call phone rotation.
Pay: $18.50 / Hourly with Biweekly Pay
Qualifications
- Two years of direct leadership experience required
- Three to five years of experience supporting individuals with autism and/or other developmental disabilities in a DSP capacity strongly preferred
- Uses empathy in all actions and interactions
- Works effectively as part of a team with co-workers and participants
- Demonstrates patience in challenging situations
- Communicates clearly and adapts communication style as needed
- Must have a high school diploma or GED Required
- Must have a valid driver’s license with Auto Insurance Required
- Must have a clean driving record within the last 5 years
- Must be able to pass a background check
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid disability and life insurance
- Personal time off, 11 paid holidays, and 401(k) with company match
- Employee Resource Network access, including support for transportation, childcare, affordable housing, food assistance, counseling, computer skills, budgeting, credit counseling, and more
- Early access to payroll funds
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