Caregiver/Direct Support Professional - Foothills Region

Abound Health; Dallas (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Signing bonuses after specified employment periods

Job summary

Abound Health is seeking Caregivers/Direct Support Professionals in the Foothills Region to provide essential community support for individuals with disabilities. This role involves promoting client outcomes, assisting in recreational activities, and managing treatment plans. Candidates must be 18+, have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and pass background checks. Open to both part-time and full-time positions, Abound Health provides training, offers a signing bonus after specified hours, and is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass criminal and healthcare registry checks.

Responsibilities

• Promote client outcomes in behavioral, social, and vocational realms.
• Assist client participation in leisure activities.
• Maintain treatment plan services schedule and report on health objectives.

Skills

Promoting client outcomes

Independent working

Passion for working with I/DD individuals

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Caregiver/Direct Support Professional - Foothills Region

Our Team Needs You! Immediate openings to work with individuals with disabilities and truly make a difference in their lives.

At Abound Health, we specialize in helping individuals with I/DD reach their fullest potential. Abound Health is committed to a culture that inspires longevity, latitude, creativity, balance, and fulfillment.

We are actively seeking Caregivers/DSPs to provide Community Living & Supports, Supported Employment, Day Support, and Supported Living Services. P/T and F/T hours are available.

Responsibilities / Qualifications

• Promote client outcomes in behavioral, social, and vocational realms
• Assist client participation in leisure/recreational activities
• Maintain a schedule of services/activities in a treatment plan and report on status of health and safety objectives
• Provide respite and companionship to offer relief to family or primary caregiver
• Complete and submit documentation and payroll data according to scheduled deadlines
• Complete initial and ongoing training and staff development activities
• Ability to achieve competency in required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Ability to work independently in the community and/or the client’s home
• Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary, based on individual client needs
• Passion and experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) is preferred

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
• Lifting may be required depending on individual client needs
• CPR/First Aid Certification Training is provided by company
• Eligibility of some benefits are based on hours worked include:
  • Medical; Dental; Life Insurance; 401K
• $333 paid out after working 90 days with an average of 20 hours per week
• $333 paid out after working 6 months (180 days) with an average of 20 hours per week
• $334 paid out after working 1 year (365 days) with an average of 20 hours per week
• Applicant cannot have been employed by Abound Health (or any of our newly acquired companies) in the past 18 months
• Signing bonus not applicable for Residential Services
• Employees hired as Relative as Providers (RAPs) are not eligible for the Signing Bonus

Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. Abound Health evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.