Non-CNA Direct Support Professional
About The Position
KETCH is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support adults with developmental disabilities in group home settings. The role may include providing support and caregiving, teaching and training, assistance with personal care and hygiene, transporting people, educating, mentoring, coaching, and participating in community outings and shopping. The position offers a positive and uplifting work environment, paid training, and opportunities for growth and advancement. These are full-time positions with evening, weekend, and daytime shifts. Overtime may be available. The employer describes the schedules as suitable for candidates who are continuing their education and is hiring immediately.
Requirements
- High school diploma or accredited GED.
- Valid driver’s license, good driving record, proof of insurance, and dependable transportation to and from work.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or one-quarter of total body weight, whichever is less.
- Ability to attend a two-week, weekday, daytime orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience or knowledge regarding the needs of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities; beneficial but not required.
- CNA, CMA, HHA, caregiver, or Direct Support experience; beneficial but not required.
- Other beneficial experience may include education, behavior technician work, teaching, paraeducator work, psychology, special education, rehabilitation or skills training, direct care, community living training, home health, mental health, patient care, medical supports, autism support, behavior support or modification, nursing home care, medical assisting, restorative or elder care, and adult care.
Responsibilities
- Support adults with developmental disabilities in group home settings.
- Provide caregiving, personal care, and hygiene assistance.
- Teach, train, and educate individuals.
- Mentor and coach individuals.
- Transport individuals.
- Support community outings and shopping.
Benefits
- Paid training program.
- Health insurance for full-time employees.
- Vision insurance for full-time employees.
- Dental insurance for full-time employees.
- Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
- Employee assistance program.
- Free parking.
- Matching 401(k) plan.
- Consistent shifts and opportunities for overtime.
- Growth and advancement opportunities.
- KETCH is a qualifying employer for some Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
