Overnight Direct Support Professional
About The Position
What is a Direct Support Professional? Direct Support Professionals provide support and supervision to individuals who have developmental, mental health, or physical disabilities. Who makes a great Direct Support Professional? Has a passion for helping others. Is flexible and dependable. Displays the qualities of the company’s core values including service excellence, you centered care, nurturing relationships, ownership, value in every voice, and authenticity. Why is being a Direct Support Professional so rewarding? Direct Support Professionals get to know new people and create relationships. They also get to participate in new experiences and have fun while at work! Direct Support Professionals go home every single day knowing they made a difference. You will work in an environment that makes you feel proud of what you do and work with others who have a strong desire to support individuals with disabilities. Synova Group focuses on person-centered planning to provide the best care to our individuals. Synova Group provides many growth opportunities for those looking to advance their career and places value on internal promotion! Synova Group is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
Requirements
- Must be comfortable working with Challenging Behaviors!
- Be 18 years or older, with a high school diploma preferred and one year of experience delivering services to individuals with disabilities.
- Possess a valid driver’s license, have access to an insured vehicle, have a clean driving record, and need to pass a DHS background study.
- Exhibit basic computer skills to be successful in this position.
Responsibilities
- Helps to establish and keep community relationships and friendships.
- Assists individuals with daily routines including, but not limited to, household tasks, cooking and eating, individual self-care, socializing, use of leisure time, health and safety, money management and behavior management.
- Administers medications.
- Provides transportation.
- Documents services and events through an online computer program.
Benefits
- PTO
- paid holidays
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- life insurance
- disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
