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SalaryStarting payrate is: Up to $17.60 per hour Available Positions:
- Full-time/1st shift=7am-3:30pm M-F (Must do on-call)
- Part-time/1st shift =7am-3:30pm (various hours per week, 5 different positions)
- Part-time/2nd shift=3:30pm-9:30pm (7 days on 7 days off)
- Part-time/2nd shift=3:15pm-11:45pm (8 hrs/wk, every other weekend)
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for a variety of duties related to the overall support to adult individuals living in Skill Creations, Inc. facilities, who have physical and/or intellectual disabilities and /or medical care needs. This position provides or assists with activities according to the specific needs of the individuals. This includes personal care (bathing, dressing, hair care, grooming) mealtime and simple household tasks such as laundry, cleaning or bed making. In smaller settings, the DSP may prepare and serve meals and snacks. Some DSP's give medications to the individuals. The Direct Support Professional also assists with teaching communication, recreation/leisure skills and appropriate behaviors. On occasions, the DSP transports/accompanies individuals to activities in the community and to local or out of town appointments.
Benefits Package (For Full Time Staff)
- BCBS health insurance-major medical plan, includes eye benefits. Can add dependents and spouses extra cost to employee
- Life insurance-$25,000
- Dental insurance-paid for by SCI for employee, can add dependents and spouses at extra cost to employee.
- Voluntary additional life insurance, critical illness, and disability offered at extra cost to employee.
- Paid Time Off (accrues monthly)
- Holiday Pay
- Opportunity to participate in 401-K program after 1 year of employment. (All Staff can participate in this program)
Requirements:
High School diploma or GED from an accredited school is required. Prompt and regular attendance for assigned work schedule is expected. Includes working during inclement weather and some holidays. In most positions, a valid driver's license and driving record that meets the agency's insurability standards is essential. Course work will be required in CPR/First Aid and behavior management. Basic computer skills are needed for e-mail, electronic training modules and recording data. Persons must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and the work occasionally requires balancing, bending, stooping and kneeling. The position requires the employee to be on his or her feet most of the time.
**Positions listed above are filled according to first-come, first-serve, are subject to availability, and may change without prior notice.
***Please note: While resumes are accepted, the online application and questionnaire MUST be completed before a candidate will be considered for any open positions. Applicants who submit only resumes without completing the application will not be considered for any open positions because their application will be locked as incomplete. Only applicants with complete and qualified applications will be contacted about open positions.
