DSP / Direct Support Professional

Ablelight • Gardner, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Professionals (DSP's), also known as Caregivers, are talented individuals who take the best care of people with developmental disabilities. DSPs empower individuals with developmental disabilities to live their most independent lives possible by helping residents with dining, mobility, health, and hygiene activities, accompanying individuals on errands, attending community occasions and fun activities, and assisting individuals in achieving their personal goals and desires.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess an active driver’s license that is in good standing with a good driving record.
• Willing and able to pass a background check.
• Willing to complete an Adult CPR and First Aid course (if you have this already, even better).
• Embody patience, kindness, and possess a servant’s heart and hands.
• Be able to lift, push, and pull at least 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Have an active Adult CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Helping residents with dining, mobility, health, and hygiene activities
• Accompanying individuals while running errands
• Attending special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events
• Assisting our individuals in achieving their personal goals and desires

Benefits

• Medical (with access to Teledoc), dental and vision benefits starting the first of the month, following 30 days of employment.
• 403(b) Retirement savings plan with up to 3.5% employer matching.
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• No cap on employee referral bonuses.
• Any-Day-Pay via “DayForce Wallet” which allows you to access your pay as soon as you’ve earned it at zero cost to you!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees