Direct Support Professional

Location: St. Pauls, NC

Salary: $10-$15/hour (benefit package starts day 1, potential pay increase and retirement plan match after 90-day trial period)

Training: Paid training provided (NCI, CPR, Medicine Administration)

Hours: 8 AM - 8 PM, Monday to Friday, with rotating weekends and 8 PM - 8 AM Monday to Friday, with rotating weekends

Job Overview: Join our team as a Direct Support Professional at a group home for adolescent boys. Provide comprehensive support, foster personal growth, and ensure their safety.

Preferred Experience: Experience with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is preferred but not required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation and valid auto insurance
• Willingness to care for (or learn how to care for) individuals with Autism or Developmental Disabilities – we offer paid training.

Key Responsibilities In Caring For Individuals:

• Support personal goals and outcomes
• Develop social support networks for
• Maintain family connections
• Ensure safety and well-being
• Assist with daily tasks and activities
• Provide transportation using personal vehicle
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Advocate and educate the community

Additional Duties:

• Communicate goals and progress
• Assist with managing finances and community engagement
• Monitor health information and medication administration
• Encourage healthy eating and meal preparation
• Adhere to scheduled hours and notify supervisors of emergencies
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies
• Exhibit professionalism and effective communication

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Energetic and committed
• Physically capable
• Team player
• Open to new ideas and problem-solving
• Believes in growth potential
• Flexible, creative, compassionate, patient, and reliable

Why Join Us? Every day you make a significant impact in the lives of others. If you are passionate and meet the qualifications, apply today!

Application Process: Submit your resume detailing relevant experience and qualifications.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected Hours: 30 per week

Benefits: Effective Immediately

• Dental, Health, and Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation and training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Benefits: After 90 days

• Retirement Plan Match After 90 days Employed

Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts
• Day and evening shifts
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shifts
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends

Relocation:

• Must relocate to Saint Pauls, NC 28384 before starting work

Work Location: In person

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Last updated on Jun 12, 2024