Direct Support Professional

About the role

This entry-level swing shift or graveyard position starts at a competitive wage of $15/hr, depending on experience. In addition, we offer our full-time employees excellent benefits including health insurance as well as flexibility and a rewarding experience.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible.
• Provide support and guidance in daily living activities such as medication administration, bathing, hygiene, basic first aid, shopping, meal preparation, transportation, budgeting, housekeeping, and home maintenance.
• Work with participants to learn new skills and achieve goals.
• Train participants in areas such as employment, money management, and relationship-building.
• Aid participants in finding employment and recreational activities they enjoy.
• Report any concerns about health and safety and keep documentation accurate and up-to-date.

Qualifications

• Heart for people with developmental disabilities
• No experience necessary!
• Capable of communicating well in English both verbally and in writing
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities is a plus, but we're willing to train you.
• Punctual and reliable
• Capable of prioritizing multiple tasks effectively
• Calm and patient

Benefits

We offer our full-time employees excellent benefits including health insurance.

Full-time or part-time swing shift / graveyard work schedule

We have various full-time and part-time shifts available including a swing shift from 3pm-12am; a graveyard shift from 12am-9am; and a part-time swing shifts throughout the afternoon. We are open to discussing different schedules in your interview!