**Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Overview

We're hiring direct support professionals to work in the field of human services and assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as caregivers. Perks include schedule flexibility, a supportive work culture, job training and professional development. Salaries range from $20.50 to $22.25 per hour, with additional shifts earning up to $1 extra per hour.

Responsibilities

• Listen attentively and take genuine interest in people as they enjoy meals, engage in personal care routines, like hygiene and grooming, and keep their schedules
• Support people in their meaningful relationships with friends, family and loved ones, which include get-togethers, phone calls and more
• Aid with personal care and medical needs, including monitoring health, administering medication and completing accurate documentation
• Drive agency vehicles to provide transportation for people
• Collaborate with co-workers to maintain a positive and safe work environment

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work is required
• Strong communication skills
• The physical ability to lift and transfer people who rely on wheelchairs for mobility
• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to use a computer efficiently

Benefits

• Holidays — Full-time employees receive 11 paid holidays a year, including three that can be flexed for days that are important to them
• Vacation time — begin to accrue vacation time immediately and can use vacation hours after six months of benefit-eligible employment
• Paid sick leave — All employees begin to accrue paid sick leave immediately upon hire and can use it upon accrual as needed
• Retailer plan – Heritage Christian Services contributes to employee retirement funds after 12 months and/or 1,000 hours of employment; it’s invested money that employees can use at upon retirement

Contact Information

To apply, complete your online application and record your job interview using HireVue. One of our recruiters will be in touch within one to two business days with next steps. For more information, visit our website or contact us directly.