Overnight Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Caregiver, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Overnights, shifts starting at 10pm. Pay rate $18.00 per hour. Fuel your passion to Empower Individuals, Enrich Lives, Build Skills, Create Connections. Top 100 Organizations three years in a row, 2021-2023 as recognized by PA Business Central. We are celebrating 50+ years of caring for individuals in the Centre region! We are now a Certified Nursing Assistant qualifying employer! Why Work with Us? At Strawberry Fields, we are driven by our mission to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or mental health challenges. Get paid and have fun while doing it! When you join SFI, you will be fostering an environment that promotes respect, dignity, and growth. Every day, our DSPs make a real difference. They are not just caregivers - they are champions for our consumers' right to live fulfilling, independent lives.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Access to own transportation
- Driver's License a minimum of 3 years
- Criminal background check required
- Professional and Personal references required
- General physical with Tuberculosis test and drug screening required
Nice To Haves
- No experience required - We provide paid training!
- Certified Nursing Assistant qualifying employer
Responsibilities
- Provide 24/7 support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or mental health challenges.
- Assisting with daily living activities- such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, medication administration, and household management.
- Teambuilding- by sharing the responsibility of providing care in the evenings, on weekends, and during holidays.
- Giving and receiving feedback and participating in staff and consumer meetings.
- Developing and implementing individualized care plans- that support consumers’ goals towards independence and community integration.
- Building relationships- through consistent interaction, fostering both social skills and community connections.
- Participating with consumers in social activities such as art class, Special Olympics, cooking, crafts, sports, and other recreational activities.
- Promoting empowerment- by encouraging consumers to make their own choices in a safe and supportive environment.
- Documenting progress- to ensure that care strategies are effective and responsive to consumer needs.
Benefits
- Paid Training
- Employee incentive trainings with bonuses
- Annual Training Bonus
- CPR and First Aid certification/recertification
- Medication Administration and documentation
- Safe Crisis Management
- Ongoing job-related training
- Comprehensive Medical and Dental with low cost for employee coverage
- FREE employee Vision insurance
- FREE employee Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Generous paid time off package beginning the first day of employment that includes vacation, sick, and 10 holidays
- Employee Assistance Program and Life Coaching
- Discounted monthly gym memberships at participating, local fitness centers
- ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential.
- 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed for graduate)
- Student loan repayment
- 401(k) Plan for eligible employees with 6% match and free certified wealth management advisors available
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees
- FREE meals for residential staff in most programs
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Opportunities for growth, development, and upward mobility
- Employee engagement events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
