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SalaryChildplace NORTH Direct Support Professional (DSP)
This job is in Sellersburg, IN(9 miles North of Louisville off I-65). You will be responsible for supervising, assisting, and providing intervention (as needed) for youth (ages 10-20) in Childplace's Residential Treatment program for Developmentally and Intellectually Disabled males. This includes helping them with learning activities, meal time, recreation, hygiene, and therapeutic activities.
Compensation
Starting pay for the role on $15.00/hour (base rate); 2nd Shift pay (Monday - Friday, 3 pm-11 pm) is $17.00/hour.; Weekend pay (Friday 11pm to Sunday 11pm) is $19.00/hour.
Childplace reimburses Kentucky residents for tolls.
Benefits
Childplace offers a supportive work environment, flexible scheduling, and an Employee Assistance Program to all employees. As a not-for-profit business, agency employees may also be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.
Full-time employees are eligible for: paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid short-term disability and basic life insurance; voluntary long-term disability insurance and supplemental life insurance; 401K with company matching (after 1 year of full-time employment).
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years old
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Be able to pass multiple background checks
- Be able to sustain moderate physical activity
Upon hire, candidates will need to complete a tb screening, basic employment physical, and drug screen, in addition to a driving record search to determine eligibility to be placed on the agency's auto insurance.
At least one weekend shift per week is required. The agency is currently seeking primarily 2nd and 3rd shift employees for this role.
Job Responsibilities
A person in this role will be responsible for supervising between 1 and 4 residents (depending on the resident's needs) as those residents complete daily living activities. The caregiver is responsible for modeling positive relationships skills, following the outlined schedule/program, and assisting residents as they complete their program including chores, schoolwork, hygiene, meals, recreation, and therapeutic activities. When needed, the caregiver will be expected to intervene to correct behaviors, according to an outlined behavior plan.
The caregiver will be working alongside other caregivers responsible for supervising a group of residents, along with clinical and supervisory staff who can assist and intervene as necessary. Additional responsibilities include medication distribution (after required training) and documentation each shift.
No experience necessary; all training is provided.
About us
Childplace is a not-for-profit, COA-accredited social service agency, offering Residential Treatment options, Foster Care, In-Home Services, and Counseling Services. We've been helping youth and families in the Southern Indiana and Louisville area for more than 50 years. In our work with kids from hard places, our goal is to share hope and encourage healing.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- The State of Indiana requires that our employees be at least 21 years old. Are you at least 21 years old?
- Because you will be working with minors, this job requires multiple background checks. Do you foresee any problems passing background checks?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Sellersburg, IN (Required)
Work Location: In person
