Caregiver/ Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Evening Shift

**Up to $300 Sign on Bonus**

The Arc Western Montana is seeking dedicated caregivers to join our team in supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as a Direct Support Professional for our Evening shift. The DSP's role is to provide excellent care through positive, confident, and reassuring interactions with clients to assist them in living as independently as possible. this is a great role for a college students or others who want to work on the weekends.

Qualifications for a DSP

Compassionate, respectful, and reliable

Must be at least 17 years of age or older

Ability to pass background check requirements

Ability to effectively communicate in English, including electronically

Pre-employment drug testing (in accordance with Montana State Law)

Related caregiving experience (preferred)

Entry-level position (will provide all training)

Perks of working at The Arc:

Stable employment

Promotional opportunities

Rewarding career in helping others

Regular schedules (with option to request extra shifts)

Paid training (i.e. First Aid and CPR, Mandt Certification, Medication Certification, and more)

Responsibilities & Duties:

Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs)

Personal hygiene cares (toileting and bathing)

Housekeeping duties

Electronic documentation

Medication administration

Meal preparation, cooking and feeding

Participates in community outings

Monitor the health and safety of clients while they sleep

Assist with programs (educational, skills, crafts)

De-escalate physical & mental behaviors using Mandt training

Shifts:

Evening shifts @ 3:00-11:00pm

Relief

Full Time Expectations

30-40 hours per week

Part Time Expectations

under 30 hours per week

Relief Expectations:

Work at least 1 shift per pay period (2 weeks)

Work at least 2 The Arc holidays per year with 1 being Christmas Day or Thanksgiving Day

Make contact with their program manager once per week via phone, email, or in person to provide available to work for the next 2 weeks.

Company Benefits:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Affordable Health Insurance package that includes Dental and Medical Insurance for as little as $50/month.

Life Insurance plan

Low cost Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with matching company funds up to 3.5%; immediate vesting

Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Pay Rate:

$17.00 to $18.00

Sign-On Bonus:

$300 sign on bonus for Full time new hires.

Prorated sign on bonus for Part time new hires.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Arc Western Montana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.