Direct Support Professional - 5am to 9am
About The Position
Macon Resources (MRI) is hiring a Direct Support Professional to support children and adults with disabilities in the Decatur community. Direct Support Professionals assist individuals with everyday tasks and help them gain freedom and independence. Tasks may include helping someone wake up and prepare breakfast or participating in outdoor activities such as shooting hoops. The position is located at the Airport site in Decatur, Illinois, and is listed for a 5am to 9am schedule. The hourly pay is $19.55. MRI is seeking someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a desire to give back to the community. MRI provides the required Direct Support Person training. Full-time employees are eligible for health, life, vision, and free dental benefits, as well as paid vacation, personal, and sick time. Shift and weekend differentials are described for employees working second and third shifts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Complete Direct Support Person training in accordance with state regulations and maintain status on the Habilitation Aid Registry; training is provided.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Access to a phone or ability to be contacted outside of work.
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and desire to give back to the community.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals with disabilities in everyday tasks.
- Support individuals in gaining freedom and independence.
- Help with activities such as waking up, preparing breakfast, and outdoor recreation.
Benefits
- Health insurance for eligible full-time employees.
- Life insurance for eligible full-time employees.
- Vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
- Free dental coverage for eligible full-time employees.
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick time for eligible full-time employees.
- Second- and third-shift differential of an extra $2 per hour.
- Weekend differential of an extra $3 per hour for second- and third-shift workers, from 6am Saturday to 6am Monday.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
