Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
About The Position
Working directly as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver , you will be able to assist in a residential group home by assisting people with disabilities achieve a variety of outcomes, assist with personal cares and provide normalization/community integration. The DSP (caregiver/mentor) is responsible for providing: Direct support or mentoring with daily activities to those we support in a manner that ensures their health and safety. Some examples include helping with meals, cleaning, and facilitating fun activities. DSP’s provide hands-on mentoring to those we serve to help them become more independent. and we provide positive direction to the individuals to encourage them to achieve their personal goals. No Experience? If you meet the basic job requirements, we will provide the necessary paid training and hands-on experience.
Requirements
- Excitement for working with adults with disabilities
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.
- Valid Drivers License (due to transporting persons served)
- Candidates must be comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons served as required
- Some positions / locations may require own personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance based on the role
- A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
Nice To Haves
- Experience with adults with mental health issues, disabilities or related experience
Responsibilities
- Assist in a residential group home
- Assist people with disabilities achieve a variety of outcomes
- Assist with personal cares
- Provide normalization/community integration
- Direct support or mentoring with daily activities to those we support in a manner that ensures their health and safety
- Helping with meals, cleaning, and facilitating fun activities
- Provide hands-on mentoring to those we serve to help them become more independent
- Provide positive direction to the individuals to encourage them to achieve their personal goals
Benefits
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for FT employees
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- PTO Donation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck - access to 50% of your pay before payday
- PAID training and orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
