"It is our mission to provide quality, professional residential services in a home-like atmosphere for adults with intellectual disabilities. It is our mission to assist people in reaching their highest potential, both our staff and our consumers"
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Responsibilities:
-Provide direct care and support to residents with intellectual disabilities and autism.
-Assist residents with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management.
-Develop and implement individualized care plans based on residents' needs and goals
-Foster a supportive and safe environment, promoting independence, and personal growth
-Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure person centered care for residents
-Maintain accurate documentation of resident progress, incidents and medication administration.
Benefit Package:
-Health, Dental and Life Insurance
-Short term and long-term disability
-Supplemental insurance with an employee contribution
-Simple IRA retirement plan with a 3% match after one year of employment
-Personal paid leave time for vacation and sick time starting at 8 days per year and 13 days after 3 years.
-Tuition reimbursement for secondary education up to $1000.00 per year
Requirements:
-Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism preferred by not required
-Ability to successfully complete required training, including First-Aid and CPR
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-Strong problem solving and critical-thinking abilities
-Ability to work effectively both independently and as a part of a team
Compensation:
$16.19-$18.20 per hour, dependent on experience and trainings. $1/hour pay differential for weekends starting Friday at 2pm- Sunday at 10pm.