DSP / Caregiver—Paid Training
About The Position
Are you looking for a fulfilling career? If so, being a Direct Support Professional (DSP) may be the position for you! As a DSP you will use your caregiving and people skills to support individuals living with developmental disabilities to achieve their goals. You can get paid to take someone to the park while making a difference in their life! Hourly rate starting at $17.00 per hour, Full-Time Schedule (30 hrs/wk): Thursday-Saturday 10PM-8AM at group home located in Woodbridge, VA 22193. Due to programs needs, FEMALE applicants only. Why The Arc of Greater Prince William/INSIGHT, Inc? Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life) Generous Paid Time Off Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday Employee Assistance Program Including Free Legal Resources 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution Incredible Career Growth Opportunities Paid Trainings Making a Difference in the Lives of Others Each Day! We want to hear from you if you have: Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges, or transferrable skills that relate to serving this population (such as experience in education, caregiving, health care, other human services or customer service); Ability to pass criminal background check Ability to pass required trainings A Valid driver’s license, minimum three-year acceptable driving record and reliable transportation; A High school diploma or GED; Flexibility, positive attitude, Working Conditions Work in residential group homes, day programs, and in the community Transport individuals using agency provided van Ability to lift 50 pounds Full-Time Schedule (30 hrs/wk): Thursday-Saturday 10PM-8AM at group home located in Woodbridge, VA 22193 THIS SCHEDULE REQUIRES FEMALE STAFF DUE TO CLIENT NEEDS
Requirements
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges, or transferrable skills that relate to serving this population (such as experience in education, caregiving, health care, other human services or customer service)
- Ability to pass criminal background check
- Ability to pass required trainings
- A Valid driver’s license, minimum three-year acceptable driving record and reliable transportation
- A High school diploma or GED
- Flexibility, positive attitude
- FEMALE applicants only
Responsibilities
- Support individuals living with developmental disabilities to achieve their goals.
- Transport individuals using agency provided van
Benefits
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Employee Assistance Program Including Free Legal Resources
- 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
- Incredible Career Growth Opportunities
- Paid Trainings
- Making a Difference in the Lives of Others Each Day!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
