Direct Support Professional

Qualifications

• Caring individuals looking for an opportunity to assist others
• High School diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record, MVD report, and reliable transportation
• Ability to prepare required paperwork to support and document activities in the contractually required timelines
• Ability to type and working knowledge/familiarity with computers and electronic clinical record keeping
• Ability to successfully complete certification and trainings for First Aid, CPR, Article 9, Medication, and Prevention/Support, Direct Care Worker and any other required training
• Able to operate independently with minimal oversight
• Demonstrated skills to ensure respectful communication to participants and coworkers
• Must obtain and maintain a fingerprint clearance card and pass a background check along with Central Registry Clearance
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and a varied schedule each week
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Sign Language (preferred)
• Prior experience in Habilitation or Rehabilitation (preferred)
• Two years of experience in a person-centered community integration program assisting persons with developmental and/or psychiatric disabilities (preferred)
• Two years of experience in habilitation/rehabilitative assistance to persons with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities (preferred)
• Very strong interpersonal skills (preferred)

Benefits

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Full-time employees: 401k investment plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement (for full-time employees)
• The opportunity to help us make a difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve