Direct Service Worker
About The Position
Hawaiʻi Behavioral Health is hiring Direct Support Workers across the Hawaiian Islands! If you're passionate about helping others live more independently and achieve their goals, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join our growing team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). As a Direct Support Worker (DSW), you will provide compassionate, one-on-one, person-centered support to individuals in both home and community settings. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care, participation in community activities, supporting daily living tasks and personal interests, and promoting social engagement and independence through meaningful group interactions. This role is key in empowering individuals to live fulfilling, self-directed lives. We are proud to help people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and we would like to share that pride with you! No experience, no problem. We are a team of dedicated professionals that would like to share this passion with you. We provide on-the-job training, support and flexibility.
Requirements
- Minimum 15 hours/week availability
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to pass a background check
- Passion and willingness to help our Participants
- 1-Step TB Clearance
- CPR (HBH reimburses after 90 days of employment)
- First Aid (HBH reimburses after 90 days of employment)
- High school or College Transcripts
- Background Clearance
- Driver's License
- Signed Resume with 3 References
- Traffic Abstract (if providing transportation)
- Auto Insurance (if providing transportation)
- Vehicle Registration (if providing transportation)
- Safety Check (if providing transportation)
Responsibilities
- Assisting with personal care
- Participation in community activities
- Supporting daily living tasks and personal interests
- Promoting social engagement and independence through meaningful group interactions
Benefits
- Flexible schedules (part-time or full-time)
- Short commutes and local assignments
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Bi-weekly pay $17-$19/hour
- Paid time off
- CPR reimbursement after 90 days of employment
- First Aid reimbursement after 90 days of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
