Traveling Direct Support Professional (DSP $20)

The Ideal Candidate

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience assisting persons with developmental disabilities preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work a 3 – 11 shift as well as an 8 – 4 shift (weekends) as assigned
• Ability to report to the Garden City office and then work in various programs as assigned
• Valid Driver’s license required (any state)

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing protective oversight to the people we support.
• Implementation of Residential Habilitation Plans.
• Provide assistance and instruction to each person we support in basic activities of daily living.
• Provide training and support for each person we support in accordance with the individual program plan.
• Lifting required which may include 2-person transfer, laundry, groceries, etc).
• Mandated reporter required to cooperate with any and all investigations.
• Success in completing and maintaining certifications (AMAP, SCIP, CPR).
• Scheduling flexibility. May be required to work beyond the normal shift.
• Drive agency vans that are equipped with GPS monitoring systems and demonstrate safe driving practices. Ensure cleanliness of vehicles. Maintain vehicle logs (driver is responsible for any/all tickets).

Benefits

• Very affordable health and dental insurance
• Company Matching 403(b) program
• Generous Paid Time Off policy
• Tuition and text book reimbursement
• regular incremental bonuses