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SalaryDirect Support Professional
Sign-on bonus: $500 (After 100 hours worked)
Referral Bonus: $500 (After 100 hours worked)
Connecting our customers to their community and encouraging healthy relationships and independence through person centered direct services.
As a DSP, you will work directly with adults and children with developmental/intellectual disabilities to help them become integrated in their community at their preferred level. You will work with the customers of Connections NW in their home and in the community. DSP’s will be responsible for following support plans to assist customers in reaching their personal goals, creating daily progress notes in a timely manner, and communicating professionally and appropriately with the customers, their family members and any other members of their team. Employees of Connections NW must maintain the highest level of compliance with all policies, procedures, values and standards.
Our customer’s needs vary and we are looking to fill day and swing shifts on all days of the week. Transportation needs could potentially be up to 30 minutes each way. We offer mileage reimbursement for travel with customers who are 18 or over. This position can be flexible and meet your life needs. We will work with our employees to create a schedule that works for them!
DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES CAN INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Assist clients with tasks while encouraging as much independence as possible
- Provide services and implement goals in accordance with the Individualized Plan
- Assist with activities of daily living, that could include toilet and personal hygiene, meal preparation and household chores
- Medication schedule and reminders
- Transportation to appointments, community activities or other daily living needs
- Additional support as deemed necessary by the customer/family and support team.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- At least 18 years of age
- Must have OIS certifiation
- Pass a criminal history background check
- Valid driver’s license
- Auto insurance and a reliable vehicle
- Smartphone
- Work when scheduled based on the customer needs
- Complete First Aid & CPR Certification
- 24 Hours of paid training yearly
Job Type: Part Time or full time positions, flexible hours, including afternoons, evenings and weekends
Salary: $24.00/hr
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
