Direct Support Professional

Hireology, Inc.; Pocatello (ID); Sur place; USD 20 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid vacation

Sick time

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) match

Paid training

Résumé du poste

Developmental Options is a private non-profit serving the Pocatello area. We are looking for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join the team and help residents build independence, participate in the community, and support daily routines. Training is paid, and pay increases occur at 6, 12, and 18 months.

Schedule includes part-time 16–24 hours per week with potential for full-time on request. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, behavioral supports, safety

Qualifications

• Age 18 or older.
• Ability to pass a Health and Welfare background check and a drug screen.
• Ability to complete paid training classes within 90 days of hire.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to lift or move 50 pounds.
• To drive for the company: age 21 or older, clean driving record, and valid insurance.

Responsabilités

• Support residents with daily living: cooking, cleaning, laundry, grooming, and self-administration of medication.
• Carry out behavioral supports and help residents access the community.
• Use safety procedures and equipment (gait belts, gloves, masks, seat belts) and make sure others do too.
• Advocate for residents’ rights, dignity, and privacy.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment immediately. If in doubt, report.
• Notify a supervisor right away of any condition that could create an unsafe situation (injury, illness, intoxication).

Description du poste

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Developmental Options is a private non-profit serving the Pocatello area. We support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/IID) group homes.

We are looking for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join the team. As a Direct Support Professional, you will help residents build independence and take part in their community. You will support daily routines, carry out behavioral supports, and protect each resident’s safety, dignity, and rights. No prior experience is listed as required. We pay for your training, and pay increases at 6, 12, and 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living: cooking, cleaning, laundry, grooming, and self-administration of medication
• Carry out behavioral supports and help residents access the community
• Use safety procedures and equipment (gait belts, gloves, masks, seat belts) and make sure others do too
• Advocate for residents’ rights, dignity, and privacy
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment immediately. If in doubt, report.
• Notify a supervisor right away of any condition that could create an unsafe situation (injury, illness, intoxication)

Support needs vary by home, department, and resident. The full job description is available on request.

Requirements

• Age 18 or older
• Ability to pass a Health and Welfare background check and a drug screen, and to maintain a drug-free workplace
• Ability to complete paid training classes within 90 days of hire
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to lift or move 50 pounds
• To drive for the company: age 21 or older, clean driving record, and valid insurance

Schedule

• Days: 7a–3p or 8a–4p
• Evenings: 3p–9p or 4p–12a
• Set shift assigned at hire. Any change is arranged with your supervisor.
• Online schedule available 24/7
• Part-time, 16–24 hours per week. Full-time may be available on request.

Pay

• $17.50 per hour, depending on department
• Training pay increases at 6, 12, and 18 months
• Annual merit raises starting at 2 years

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick time, accrued after 6 months
• Medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance (varies by position)
• 401(k) after 1 year, with Developmental Options matching up to 5%
• Paid training to set you up for success

Developmental Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.