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We are HIRING IMMEDIATELY and constantly for caregivers who are thoughtful, caring, supportive, and looking to enter a human services career field! We have shifts available from 8am to 4pm, 4pm to 12am, and 12am to 8am.

A Direct Support Professional assists adults with developmental disabilities so they may reside as independently as possible in their homes and communities, socially thrive, and develop a sense of inclusion. As a Direct Support Professional, one will provide services tailored to the needs of the clients. This could consist of the following: self-direction; money management; daily living skills (e.g., hygiene, cooking); socialization; mobility; behavior shaping and management; personal assistance services.

Position Synonyms

While we are hiring immediately for this position of Direct Support Professional, there are many direct care position names out there that are nearly identical to this one for working in the developmental disabilities field. Therefore, in an attempt at inclusion, here is a list such job titles: caregiver, direct support staff, direct care staff, direct care worker, direct care aide, and developmental disabilities professional.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct behavioral, cognitive, and emotional intervention to further the independence of the client in the home and community
• Ensure the safety of the client and model appropriate social interaction skills
• Transport individuals to and from designated intervention sites
• Keep appropriate documentation of shift activities and report any problems to management as soon as possible after occurrence or when discovered

Minimum Qualifications

• At least eighteen (18) years of age
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Genuine compassion for individuals with developmental disabilities

Working Conditions

Services are provided to clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. As such, working conditions vary and involve the ability to adapt in a variety of environments that include business, home, community, and office. Shifts are scheduled in 8-hour increments and may require local travel. Part-time positions are available; however, employees must be able to work the standard 8-hour shift.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 2 dental insurance options
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 2-weeks paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement for travel
• Paid trainings