Overnight Direct Support Professional

Riney-Walden, Inc. provides residential services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. We are seeking dependable, compassionate individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).

As a DSP, you will help individuals live as independently as possible while providing support with daily living, community involvement, personal goals, health and safety, and other individualized needs.

CPR certification and LIMA certification are preferred but not required. Riney-Walden, Inc. provides the training necessary for the position.

Pay & Scheduling

• $0.50/hour shift differential for weekend and overnight shifts
• Must be available to work every other weekend
• Overnight availability is required

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Successfully pass required background screenings
• Be dependable, punctual, and maintain good attendance
• Have effective written and verbal communication skills
• Be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Be able to remain calm, flexible, and focused during challenging situations

Duties & Responsibilities

Direct Support Professionals are responsible for providing respectful, person-centered services and supports. Responsibilities include:

• Treating each individual with dignity and respect while protecting their rights, privacy, choices, and independence
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Providing direct assistance with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, meals, household routines, and other individualized needs
• Supporting individuals in achieving goals identified in their Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP)
• Encouraging independence, informed choice, and community participation
• Facilitating daily activities, appointments, outings, and routines
• Assisting individuals with mobility, including individuals who have an unsteady gait or use a wheelchair
• Observing individuals for changes in health, behavior, abilities, or needs and promptly reporting concerns to the appropriate Manager
• Monitoring activities to help ensure individuals' health and safety
• Following universal precautions and all applicable health and safety procedures
• Using positive, encouraging interactions and serving as an appropriate role model
• Completing required documentation accurately and timely, including MARs, observation notes, data collection, daily reports, and other required records
• Following medication administration procedures when trained and authorized to do so
• Attending and satisfactorily completing all required orientation and ongoing training
• Maintaining safe body positioning and following proper safety techniques when assisting individuals
• Understanding and following policies regarding individual rights, abuse and neglect, confidentiality, person-centered services, health and safety, and community integration
• Maintaining professional and positive relationships with individuals served, families, guardians, Support Coordinators, coworkers, management, and other agencies involved in the individual's care
• Exercising sound judgment, initiative, and professionalism while providing services and supports
• Reporting to work on time and as scheduled
• Performing other duties related to the care, safety, and support of individuals as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid certification
• LIMA certification
• Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

No previous experience is required. We provide training to qualified applicants who are willing to learn and committed to providing respectful, dependable care.

If you are compassionate, dependable, and interested in making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, we encourage you to apply to join the Riney-Walden, Inc. team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Hannibal, MO 63401 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18