Creative Expressions Instructor - Direct Support Professional - $1,500 Sign On Bonus

About the role

Join a team that's been recognized as a Top Workplace four years in a row — 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 — and receive a $1,500 sign-on bonus!

Responsibilities

• Develop or follow consistent daily routines with participants and ensure their engagement in the activities.
• Aid in the development of volunteer and recreational activities in the community.
• Implement activities relative to the participants' outcomes within the facility and community.
• Participate in the development of participant goals and assist in outcome completion.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Standing, sitting, lifting, walking is required daily.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and appropriate vehicle insurance.
• Traveling in the community is required.
• Flexibility in work hours is required to meet department demands, including availability for evening.
• Use of technology platforms such as Setworks, Paylocity, Microsoft Office, and email is required daily.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to a variety of environments.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a variety of settings and function in an ever-changing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and appropriate vehicle insurance.
• Traveling in the community is required.
• Flexibility in work hours is required to meet department demands, including availability for evening.
• Use of technology platforms such as Setworks, Paylocity, Microsoft Office, and email is required daily.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules while maintaining productivity and efficiency.

Skills

• Ability to work in a variety of settings and function in an ever-changing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and appropriate vehicle insurance.
• Traveling in the community is required.
• Flexibility in work hours is required to meet department demands, including availability for evening.
• Use of technology platforms such as Setworks, Paylocity, Microsoft Office, and email is required daily.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules while maintaining productivity and efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental benefits at a minimal cost to the employee.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid vacation during your first year, increasing to 18 days after completing 1 year of employment.
• 9 paid Holidays, including YOUR Birthday Holiday!
• Employees also receive a Floating Cultural Holiday!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary annual contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Education assistance up to $5,000 per year for full-time employees.
• Education incentive: earn MORE when you obtain a degree or certification.
• Paid Training and mileage reimbursement.
• NADSP Career Ladder Program – earn an additional $1.75/hour once all three levels have been completed.
• Casual work attire.
• Employee referral-bonus program.
• Special employee events such as raffles, work anniversary celebrations, recognition awards and monthly celebration events.

Pay

The starting salary for this position is $17/hour for a High School Diploma or equivalent, $17.50/hour for an Associate’s Degree, and $18/hour for a Bachelor’s Degree. Additionally, earn up to $1.75 more per hour by completing all three levels of the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) Career Ladder Program.

Schedule

Consistent Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm schedule with weekends off!

Company Information

Via is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.