Bi-Weekly Live In Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in ways that support their health, safety, service objectives, and personal goals. The live-in model provides structure in the individual's home. DSPs live at the individual's home while on shift, working a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule. During the scheduled work period, DSPs are paid for 16 hours per day, less unpaid break time; compensation is based on 105 hours every two weeks, including 25 hours paid at time and a half. Interrupted sleep time is also paid when applicable. A weekly food budget is provided during the week on, and DSPs receive one 7-hour break during the scheduled shift. All off time must be spent away from the location, and the individual's home cannot be the employee's primary residence. The role includes supporting residents' wellbeing and independence through personalized care, assistance with daily living, meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, mobility and transfers, and positive behavior support. The position offers a meaningful opportunity to support people with I/DD while gaining healthcare experience.
Requirements
- Valid U.S. driver's license.
- Ability to live in the individual's home for 7 days and leave the home for 7 days.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Good reading, writing, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- One year of caregiving experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
- Support individuals' health, safety, service objectives, and personal goals.
- Enrich and support residents' lives while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
- Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
- Prepare meals and snacks.
- Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
- Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
- Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
- Document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees.
- Supplemental insurance.
- Flexible spending and HSA accounts for eligible employees.
- Pet insurance.
- Life insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of service.
- Paid time off for eligible employees.
- PTO donation.
- Growth and development opportunities.
- Employee referral program.
- Employee assistance program.
- National brand discounts.
- Tapcheck early pay access.
- Paid training and orientation.
- Weekly food budget during the scheduled week on.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
