Direct Support Professional $1500 HIRING BONUS
About The Position
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at LSS you will: Find purpose with our deep and meaningful work that has a person-centered approach to care. Provide guidance and encouragement, while building purposeful relationships with your individuals. Advocate for your individuals in all aspects of their life, including community engagement and support in essential living skills. Maintain documentation, perform record keeping, and participate in periodic meetings/training according to regulations and LSS standards. A career as a DSP is great for someone with experience as a Homemaker, PCA, Caregiver, Resident Assistant, or anyone with a passion to help others! A career as a DSP is also a great jumping off point for people looking to get into social work, nursing, healthcare, human services, psychology, and the non-profit sector.
Requirements
- The desire to help individuals with disabilities achieve their personal hopes and dreams through person centered care and support.
- No education requirements
- No previous experience required
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to read and write in English
- A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Check.
- The ability to successfully pass a DHS background check.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and encouragement to individuals.
- Build purposeful relationships with individuals.
- Advocate for individuals in all aspects of their life.
- Support community engagement and essential living skills.
- Maintain documentation and perform record keeping.
- Participate in periodic meetings/training.
Benefits
- All employees have access to childcare assistance, discounts on events and services, an employee assistance program, financial counselling, a wellness program, and UKG Wallet which allows you to access your payroll dollars before payday!
- Employees working 30+ hours a week have access to medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match, and other ancillary plans.
- Generous PTO plan that includes paid holidays and float days.
- Paid training during your orientation and throughout your employment.
- Opportunities to grow your career at LSS within our 24+ different services.
- A diverse workplace with an outstanding reputation for putting the persons served and employees first.
- An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
