Direct Support Professional Assistant - 16 & 17 year olds
About The Position
This position is for 16 & 17 year olds only. Many people go to work every day, wondering if they’re making a difference. Direct support professional assistants don’t wonder—they know they are. Filling Homes is looking for Direct Support Professional Assistants, or DSPAs, in Napoleon, Bryan, and West Unity. We are looking for fun people who find joy in helping others! As a Direct Support Professional Assistant, you’ll assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with their daily needs and activities. Through the care you’ll give, our residents have the opportunity to reach their greatest level of independence. DSPAs are in your grocery stores helping people shop. They’re accompanying people to local events in your community. And they’re providing training and assistance to someone you may know. Anyone can be a DSPA. There is no special training required—and we pay you while you learn everything you need to succeed. And unlike most jobs, DSPAs do something deeply rewarding while they earn a competitive wage and benefits. Filling Homes is a faith-based community providing physical and emotional support to those living with developmental and intellectual challenges. Our goal is to serve them and our community with compassion and integrity by having an unmatched commitment supporting the journey toward new life skills and goals.
Requirements
- Must be 16 or 17 years old
- Willingness to learn (while getting paid!)
- Effective verbal and written communication and comprehension skills
- A positive and caring attitude
- Must be willing to transition into the DSP role upon turning 18
- Must be willing to become First Aid/CPR certified
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with their daily needs and activities.
- Assist with routine daily activities in our group home setting.
- Help residents with dining and mobility activities.
- Accompany residents to run errands.
- Accompany residents to special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games and social events.
- Sit down to talk and connect with residents.
Benefits
- A starting wage of $14.00 per hour
- $1.75/hour shift differential
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Hours that begin accumulating from your first day of employment
- A career that is lay off-proof
- Compensation while attending parties, special events, and offsite outings
- Flexible hours to balance family and work responsibilities
- Access to free counseling services
- On staff Success Coach
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
