What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support - IDD Independent Living position at GoodLife Innovations?
Full-Time, $15 - $17.50/hr*
$250 Hiring Bonus!
GoodLife Innovations is seeking Direct Support Professionals to promote independent living for adults with disabilities at our Wichita Neighborhood Network.
As a Direct Support Professional, you will help the people we serve by teaching and rewarding daily living skills. Your day will be spent in Neighborhood Network residences, our Day Service Clubhouse, and out in the community to assist with client goals and building independence. You will build lasting relationships through community outings, functional activities, and daily companionship!
Schedules available:
$250 Hiring Bonus!
GoodLife Innovations is seeking Direct Support Professionals to promote independent living for adults with disabilities at our Wichita Neighborhood Network.
As a Direct Support Professional, you will help the people we serve by teaching and rewarding daily living skills. Your day will be spent in Neighborhood Network residences, our Day Service Clubhouse, and out in the community to assist with client goals and building independence. You will build lasting relationships through community outings, functional activities, and daily companionship!
Schedules available:
- Sun/Mon/Tue/Wed 8am-8pm
- Sun/Mon/Tue 7am-8pm
- $250 Hiring Bonus
- Weekly pay
- Health insurance reimbursement (ICHRA)
- Dental/vision/life insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Paid time-off
- Matching 401k
- Career advancement opportunities
- Teaching and supporting daily living skills (social skills, cooking, cleaning, money management)
- Transporting clients to community activities, appointments, and community jobs in company vehicle
- Facilitating safe and fun community outings (bowling, volunteering, museums, library)
- Assisting persons served to actively engage and appropriately participate in group activities
- Supporting clients in developing and maintaining relationships with friends, family, and community members
- Providing monitoring and remote support via various tech-based monitoring systems
- Documenting accurate records of services provided and progress made
- At least 18 years of age
- Must pass criminal background check
- Must have a valid driver's license and safe driving record
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs to physically assist individuals
- Flexibility in assigned working location based on client needs
- Previous caregiving or direct support experience, ideally in a residential or therapeutic setting
- This pay range represents GoodLife's average hourly rate for this role at the time of posting. Compensation offered will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, shift type, differentials, and program location.
Salary : $15 - $18