Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Job Description

Working directly as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver, you will be able to assist in a residential group home by assisting people with disabilities achieve a variety of outcomes, assist with personal cares and provide normalization/community integration. The DSP (caregiver/mentor) is responsible for providing:

• Support and mentorship with daily activities to those we support in a manner that ensures their health and safety.
• Some examples include helping with meals, cleaning, housekeeping, laundry duties and facilitating fun activities.
• Hands-on mentoring to those we serve to help them become more independent.
• Prompt positive direction to the individuals to encourage them to achieve their personal goals.
• Provide medication administration and ensure person's medical well being.

Qualifications

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• Valid Drivers License (due to transporting persons served)
• Excitement for working with adults with disabilities
• A high school diploma or GED certificate
• Good communication skills (reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members)
• A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Candidates must be comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons served as required

Nice to Have

• Experience with adults with mental health issues, disabilities or related experience

Company Benefits/Perks

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for FT employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• PAID training and orientation