Direct Support Professional - General Application

Developmental Options; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Developmental Options in Idaho's Pocatello area is seeking dedicated Direct Support Workers to assist children and adults with daily living activities in ICF/group homes or Res Hab settings. You will support cooking, cleaning, laundry, grooming, medication self-administration, and community access while adapting to each client’s needs.

Shifts include days and evenings; training is provided. Join a mission-driven nonprofit that values respectful, person-centered care and teamwork across

Qualifications

• Provide Direct Support to children and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Assist with activities of daily living such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, grooming, and medication self-administration.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities in ICF/group homes or Residential Habilitation settings.
• Assist clients with community access and participation in activities.
• Follow individualized care plans and document progress as directed by supervisors.

Job description

Developmental Options is a private non-profit company serving the Pocatello area. Our Direct Support Workers work either in the Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF), sometimes referred to as a group home, or our Residential Habilitation (Res Hab) Department. Candidates will work with children and adults who need support with activities of daily living such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, grooming, self-administration of medication, behavioral supports and accessing the community. This varies by department, home, and client; some may need more support than others.

Work Schedule

Part-Time shifts available can include either day 7a-3p/8a-4p or evening shifts 3p-9p/4p-12a. Your schedule is a set shift assigned to you at hire. If a change is needed, the supervisor will arrange that with you. Work schedules are online and available 24 hours a day. Part-time shifts are available (Full-time may be available upon request). Paid training classes to help you be successful in this position!

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