Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Description

Salary: 18.25-18.75 Starting Pay

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per-Diem (as available)

Pay:$18.25-18.75 starting pay. Pay increases with more experience. Overtime is also available.

Pay Differential: $1.00 Weekend

Bonus: $800 Sign-on Bonus

Overtime Opportunities

Schedule: 2nd and 3rd shift schedules available. Schedules are pre-determined and do not rotate, however, most include working Saturday and/or Sunday every other week.

Work Location:Residential Home

Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time, Per-Diem

Starting salary: $18.25-18.75

Schedule:

12 hour shift

8 hour shift

Evening shift

Weekends as needed

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job description:

Do you want a job where you can make a difference? Are you passionate, patient, and eager to help others? Would you like to work at an organization that invests in you and your personal growth? Hope Association is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team! We have full-time, part-time, and relief (as needed/as available) positions available.

No experience necessary and we provideFREE, PAID trainingsincluding: CRMA, DSP, First Aid/CPR, and Positive Behavior Supports and Intervention

About:

In 1956, a group of parents and friends linked arms together to form a group that would provide support for people with intellectual disabilities and related disabilities that would allow them to live, work and recreate within their own community. They started out with garage sales (Now the What Not Shop) to raise funds to start a small school that would be later established as the Hope Training School. As the students grew older and graduated, they needed a new place to go to work and the Adult Activity Center (now Community Support Services) was created. From there, we've opened five residential homes, offer Shared Living services, and Home Supports. We remain the 3rd largest employer in the area.

Hope Association Direct Support Professional Job Responsibilities:

Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Supports people to live self-determined lives

Teaches and supports people to reach personal goals and enhance personal development, including working, socializing, building and maintaining relationships, academic goals, planning new experiences, following and developing interests, learning new skills, etc..

Seeks and connects people to resources and opportunities that may enhance their lives

Supports people to have meaningful, valued roles within their community

Performs personal care tasks, with respect and dignity, to whatever level of assistance a person may need, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, and ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks.

Teaches and ensures safety

Supports people to schedule and attend appointments and other meaningful engagements

Supports social roles and encourages natural relationships

Encourages people to participate in all aspects of their lives, as able.

Reports abuse, neglect, and exploitation as required for mandated reporters

Document services and report internally and to OADS /APS as required

Performs home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning.

Supports people to plans their meals, shop for groceries, prepare and serve food/meals, and clean-up.

Transports individuals to where they need and want to go.

Utilizes adaptive equipment, as necessary, to ensure the quality people supported.

Follows HIPAA, State and Federal regulations, all laws, and agency policies and practices

Provides all services with respect, and dignity, prioritizing the person-centered needs of people supported.

Prioritizes Professional Development and growth

Works independently, and in collaboration within a variety of teams

Prioritizes and ensures high quality services, following Hope Associations Mission and Vision statement

Prioritizes and ensures a positive culture and work environment for all members of the team

Other duties as assigned

Requirements and skills:

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must have full physical mobility

Successful clearance of background checks

Drivers License

Able to drive a larger, passenger van or bus

Vaccinations, NOT including covid vaccination (although recommended)

Basic computer skills

Writing/reading skills

High school diploma or GED

Obtain required certifications through paid trainings

Ability to work on either Saturday and/or Sunday

Benefits:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Short Term Disability Insurance

Earned Time (2 weeks to start)

12 Paid Holidays

Wellness Reimbursement Benefits

Pet Policy (yes, we allow pets at work)

Years of Service Awards

Parental Leave

Referral Bonus

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Great Work Culture

Celebrations

Full-time