Direct Support Pro

ASPIRE INC•Aberdeen, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ASPIRE is looking for some great people to join our team. If you are organized, like a fast-paced work environment where the days fly by, and you can feel a sense of accomplishment at the end of your day, then apply at aspiresd.org or contact us today for more info! Founded in 1960, Aspire is one of 20 community support providers that contract with the state of South Dakota to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes, work, and recreational day. The majority of Aspire participants utilize Medicaid to fund their services. At our core, Aspire is a people-first organization - real people, passionate about living fulfilling lives. Our core values extend not only to our participants but also to our employee team members. We strive to foster an environment that is centered around respect, trust, support, integrity, professionalism, fun, innovation, and providing a work-life integration where our people can be their full authentic selves! As a result, we are proud to have earned a national accreditation from the Council on Quality and Leadership. We pride ourselves in our company’s culture, relationships, benefits, and work/life balance. We are currently hiring for Front Half/Back Half positions. Meaning you would either work a Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, or a Thursday, Friday and Saturday for a 12 or 13 hour shift. This gives our staff the opportunity to have a great work/life balance. With only working 3 days per week, you will have 208 out of 365 days per year equaling 57% of your year off! We offer very stable employment opportunities with 36 hours per week as full time status. Starting wage is $20.00 per hour for hours worked Monday 12:00am-Friday 11:59pm. We pay our staff a premium wage(time and a half) to work weekend hours which entail hours worked from Saturday at 12:00am-Sunday at 11:59pm. Premium hourly wage would then be $30.00 per hour making your average hourly wage $23.33!

Requirements

Minimum of High School diploma or GED
Must be at least 18 years of age
Basic fluency in oral and written English.
Must successfully complete and maintain Medication Administration training certification.
Pass qualifying criminal background checks which includes motor vehicle driving records.
Pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs., bend, kneel, squat, climb stairs, push/pull wheelchairs, etc.
A valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability is required upon hire.
Must have a safe driving record, have at least 3 years of driving experience if under the age of 21, and be insurable under our insurance.

Nice To Haves

compassionate, dependable and hardworking

Responsibilities

Ability to stand for up to 2 hours while administering medications.
Ability to take medications to a person not willing or able to receive medications in designated med room.
Has computer experience and is comfortable with navigation with technology.
Employees must successfully complete all required agency training in the required time allotted, and recertify annually.

Benefits

generous PTO policy
Lifestyle Spending account contribution
longevity and holiday bonuses
access to free counseling services
discounts to local businesses and services
free coffee
gift card giveaways
Health through Blue Cross Blue Shield (can choose any provider!)
Dental
Vision
$20k Company Paid Life insurance & AD&D
supplemental Life Insurance
401k (Aspire matches 5%)
Lifestyle Spending Account to use for Emotional, Financial and Physical Wellness (accrues $50 per month)
Public Servant Loan Forgiveness eligibility
supplemental policies through the Standard (Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital)
Employee Assistance Program through Avera
Holiday pay- receive 8 hours of regular rate of pay for each of the 8 holidays.
If you work on a holiday and it falls during the week, you will receive time and a half.
If the holiday falls on a weekend, you will receive double pay!
student loan forgiveness
paid training
approved mileage is reimbursed at current mileage rate
free hot meal (depending on work location)