DSP - Residential

Pay: Full time and Part time $17.60 per hour

Back-up $17.00 per hour.

Available positions:

1st Shift: PT 7:00 am -3:30pm working 2-3 days a week (22.6 hrs). On a 6 weeks schedule-off every other w/ends with the exception of 1 weekend off only the Sat.

2nd Shift FT- 2:00- 11:45pm (Averages 31.5 hrs a week) working 7 days on 7/off.

3rd Shift: FT 11:30pm - 7:30 am 40 hrs working 5 days a week- off every other w/end.

Back up hrs available for all 3 shifts.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for a variety of duties related to providing support and care for individuals living in Skill Creations, Inc. facilities, who have needs in the area of physical /medical care, behavioral support, cognitive support and independent living. The Direct Support Professional provides care according to the specific needs of the individuals. This includes but is not limited assistance and education with personal care, medication administration and independent living skills. Direct Support Professionals also help to transport/accompany individuals to activities in the community and to local or out of town appointments. Hourly pay for full and part time DSP positions in residential facilities begins at $17.60 per hour ( Back up and PRN Employee Positions are paid $17.00 per hour), Full time employees (scheduled 30 hours per week) are offered a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental and life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off and 401K.

***Please note: While resumes are accepted, the online application and questionnaire must be completed before a candidate will be considered for any open positions. Applicants who submit only resumes without completing the application will not be considered. Only qualified applicants with complete applications will be contacted regarding open positions.

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED from an accredited school is required.
• Criminal Record Check
• Prompt and regular attendance for assigned work schedule is expected. Includes working during inclement weather and some holidays.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving is required.
• Course work will be required for successful completion of CPR/First Aid and Behavior Management.
• Basic computer skills are needed for e-mail, electronic training modules and recording data.
• Persons must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and the work occasionally requires balancing, bending, stooping and kneeling. The position requires the employee to be on his or her feet most of the time.