DSP Direct Support Professional - Overnight 16 hrs

Role Overview

The Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is seeking dedicated, caring, and compassionate individuals to serve as Direct Support Professionals/Overnight Residential Counselors (DSP).

Responsibilities

• Help meet the personal health, safety, and welfare of the people living in the group home.
• Assist and/or supervise individuals in personal care areas such as bathing/toileting.
• Participate and/or supervise in cleaning, cooking, and life skills activities.
• Administer and/or assist with medication administration.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and the individuals living in the homes.
• Drive residents to/from day programs, outside/within their community using agency vehicles.
• Daily documentation of services provided.
• Aid in organizing fun community-based activities.

Requirements

• Motivated to work as part of a team that prioritizes the best interests of residents.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) is preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A valid (non-provisional) drivers license.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of CPR/First Aid and emergency evacuation procedures.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Medical/vision and dental coverage.
• Life insurance (agency-paid), supplemental life insurance (employee-paid).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance.
• 403B retirement plan with company matching.
• Generous paid time off.

Benefits for Full-Time Positions

• Paid training.
• Medical/vision and dental coverage.
• Life insurance (agency-paid), supplemental life insurance (employee-paid).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance.
• 403B retirement plan with company matching.
• Generous paid time off.

Pay and Schedule

• Regular Salary: $20.49 per hour for Monday through Friday shifts and $21.49 per hour for shifts beginning at 11 PM Friday through 11 PM on Sunday.
• Non-work time will be paid at the base rate.
• Part-time shift: 16 hours per week, including Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete criminal background/references/DMV check, fingerprinting, pre-employment physical, and drug test.
• All staff must attend a monthly Staff Meeting, with meeting waivers provided for conflicts due to secondary employment and/or school (documentation required).