Benco has the job for you! If you enjoy working with people to help them achieve a fulfilling life and you want to make a difference in someone’s life, come join the Benco team! Benco provides housing and support to adults with intellectual and development disabilities.

Benco is hiring for full-time and part time Direct Support Professional positions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 18 years old.

Must have a High School Diploma or GED.

Valid Driver’s license and good driving record.

WAGES AND RAISES:

Starting Wage range- $18.00-22.08/hr DOE. Capped at $29.84/hr.

Benco gives a 3% wage increase at 6 months of employment, a 5% wage increase at 1 year of employment, a 3% wage increase at 1.5 years of employment, a 5% wage increase at 2 years of employment and a 6% wage increase annually thereafter as long as the employee has not reached the cap for that position.

BENEFITS:

Benco considers 30 hours per week full time and employees are eligible for medical, vision and dental, vacation and sick time accrual, life insurance and retirement plan.

Benco offers the opportunity to apply for the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) credentialing. The program offers to elevate the status of Direct Support Professionals by improving practice standards, promoting system reform, and advancing their knowledge, skills, and values. Furthermore, offering the control to increase your wages as you complete each credentialing program if you have not reached the CAP for that position.

Direct Support Professional Job Description

PURPOSE

The Direct Support Professional employees are responsible for supporting, educating and assisting individuals in all areas of daily living including personal hygiene care. The duties may include but are not limited to: community orientation and inclusion; health care; social, recreational, vocational and educational programs. Direct Support Professional employees also assist in behavior management, communicating and interacting with outside support services and friends and family.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age with High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Willingness to complete a background check.
• Must provide a minimum of one work reference and at least one unrelated personal reference, however Benco would prefer work references.
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record are preferred.

TRAINING

• Complete Pre-Service, hiring orientation.
• Successfully compete BBP/RA/OSHA training before working going to the program.
• Successfully complete the State Core Competency online course within 30 days of hire date.
• Successfully complete Intro to Your Role training class within 30 day of hire date.
• Successfully complete CPR/First Aid training within 30 days of hire date show proof of current cards at time of hire and maintain current certification.
• Successfully complete OIS training within 30 days of hire date and maintain current certification.
• Participate in a minimum of twelve hours training annually.

DUTIES

• Positive teamwork with co-workers and organization.
• Positive, cooperative relationships with outside agencies.
• Read all policies and procedures, review new and revised policies as needed.
• Respect resident rights and assure they are met.
• Assist/encourage residents in all aspects of active involvement in their home.
• Assist residents with family and personal contacts.
• Assist residents in the purchase and upkeep of personal belongings.
• Assist/encourage resident involvement in community activities.
• Assist residents with appointments as needed. (Medical, community, job based, etc.)
• Assure that the resident’s nutritional needs are met. (Well-balanced meals follow special diet recommendations, doctor’s orders & follow menus.)
• Assure that a safe home environment is maintained at all times.
• Maintain an environment that promotes maximum growth and independence for residents.
• Assure compliance with emergency procedure requirements. (Fire drills, emergency policy/phone numbers, etc.)
• Assure that resident confidentiality is maintained.
• Initiate resident involvement in activities.
• Assist in keeping resident personal property lists updated.
• Assure program is kept clean.
• Assist residents in all areas of personal hygiene as needed.
• Administer and handle medication according to policy and OAR’s.
• Document all behavior programs and tracking forms.
• Read all log entries daily. (Medication, T-Logs, behavior logs, etc.)
• Document all resident training programs.
• Accurately spend and account for program finances.
• Accurately spend and account for resident purchases.
• Keep resident money safeguarded at all times.
• Complete and turn in all reports required at specific time due. (i.e. time sheets, in-service records, mileage forms, etc.)
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings.
• Be prepared to lift, transfer and help residents in any way that may require lifting at least 60lbs.
• Be prepared to carry the pager cell phone and be on a pager phone rotation should the need come up.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator or Assistant Program Coordinator.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

The Direct Care Staff are responsible to the Assistant Program Coordinator, Program Coordinator and Residential/Executive Directors

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.08 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person