Direct Support Professional - SCL - Night Shift

About the role

Wendell Foster is interested in hiring energetic Direct Support Professionals for their Supports for Community Living Department to join the team of #DifferenceMakers!

Responsibilities

• This role follows a 6-days-on, 6-days-off schedule.
• During your work rotation, you will complete two 16-hour shifts (4:00 PM–8:00 AM) and one 8-hour overnight shift (12:00 AM–8:00 AM).
• DSP needed in SCL for the following shifts: Wed–Thu: 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM, Thu–Fri: 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM, Friday: 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM.

Requirements

• New hourly rate starting at $16.00
• Overtime availability
• 8 paid holidays each year
• Double time pay for holiday hours worked
• Earn Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Full benefits including; medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month after 60 days and pet benefits
• 403b retirement-automatic 2% company contribution plus company match up to 3% after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked
• One-time your annual salary life insurance coverage at no cost to you
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is free to all employees and their immediate family members
• Tuition reimbursement program available
• On the job training
• Employee recognition give-a-ways throughout the year

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred
• Upon hire, must complete all training required by the Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities and become certified in CPR and first aid (training provided)
• Ability to drive facility vehicles including possession of valid driver’s license and insurable driving record

Essential Functions

• Understands the individuals’ rights and display respect and dignity when interacting with the individuals
• Ensures the safety and well-being of individuals and implements plan of cares
• Understand the departmental policy on the correct way to report any suspected form of abuse which may be observed and/or reported
• Serves as member of the individual’s plan of care team
• Provides physical assistance
• Provides residential training to facilitate the acquisition of each person’s chosen outcomes
• Assists with daily living such as: walking, getting dressed, personal hygiene, eating, using the toilet, bathing, meal planning and preparation, laundry, budgeting and financial assistance, home care and cleaning

What Matters to Us

• Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Information

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.