What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Day Shift and Mid Shift! position at Renewed Horizons?
Supported Living - Hayden, CDA, & Post falls, Idaho.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, mileage reimbursement, as well as other voluntary benefits!
Currently hiring for day and mid shifts:
Day Shift... Monday - Friday 7a-3p
Mid Shift... Monday - Friday 9a-5p
Mid Shift... Monday - Friday 10a-6p
Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license and car insurance, as well as have reliable transportation. Must be able to pass a federal background check. Must have the ability to work independently, with a flexible schedule. A positive attitude is a definite must!
CPR & First aid, as well as the Assistance with Medications certificates will be paid for in full upon being hired by us. Here at Renewed Horizons, we offer competitive wages, PTO after 90 days, paid training, along with a fun work environment! But most importantly, we offer a fulfilling job. Working with our participants to make our world a brighter place!
Our Mission:
Renewed Horizons exists to provide a meaningful day to the individuals we serve and the staff we employ, by providing them opportunities for personal growth through the giving of our time, talents and resources.
Our Vision:
To build a community where our participants are seen as individuals not their limitations, where they live fully integrated lives with purpose, discover the freedom to choose throughout their day, find their voice, learn to self-advocate, become engaged in their world around them, where they are valued, and discover their hopes and dreams and how to meet them.
What You'll Do:
- Provide supervision and actively engage participants, while providing positive reinforcement
- Assist with daily living responsibilities, such as, cooking meals, keeping a clean-living environment, assistance with medications, grocery shopping, healthcare appointments, etc.
- Participate in community activities with participant, such as, going to movies, bowling, Kroc Center classes/workouts, hiking, fishing, camping, Specialized Needs Recreations (SNR), Special Olympics, etc. (Must be willing to use personal car for community outings)
- Complete personal care needs for certain individuals (toileting, showering, perineal care, etc.)
- Foster a positive living environment
- Encourage independently living skills
- Complete and maintain participant documentation
- Prevention and management of crisis (to provide a safe environment)
What You'll Need:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Have a valid Driver's License
- Have a reliable transportation and valid insurance
- Have the ability to pass a Federal Background Check
- Be free from communicable diseases and skin lesions
- CPR & First Aid Certified (will pay for training after being hired)
- Assistance with Medications Certified (will pay for training after being hired)
- Ability to work independently, with little supervision
What You'll Love About Us:
- Competitive wages
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay after 90 days
- Paid Training and a Fun Work Environment
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefits after 90 days
- Opportunity to develop skills you can take anywhere: effective communication, creative problem solving, and collaboration with diverse teams
- Opportunities for people new to the field and for seasoned staff