Direct Support Professional Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle during working hours.
• Be punctual and reliable.
• Be able to keep track of multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be flexible and patient.
• Be respectful, discreet with confidential information, and honest.
• Enjoy helping people.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Support individuals in living as independently as possible and according to their own needs and desires.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including household maintenance, transportation, medication administration, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and personal care.
• Build relationships with individuals and learn about their abilities, personality, interests, learning, motivation, likes, and dislikes to provide appropriate care.

Benefits

• $500 sign-on bonus.
• $1-per-hour shift differential.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for employee-only coverage for full-time staff.
• Three weeks of paid vacation during the first year of employment.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability.
• Retirement plan.
• Other voluntary benefits.