Direct Support Professional - Missoula

Flathead Industries; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day one pay $18/hr

Wage increases at 6 and 12 months

Night shift differential $1.75/hr

Internal training

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Health savings account

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Flathead Industries in Missoula, MT, is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to empower individuals with developmental disabilities and help them live more independently. You will build trusting relationships, provide guidance and participate in daily activities that support personal growth and safety.

The role involves teaching community living skills, assisting with meals, budgeting and transportation, and collaborating with families and professionals.

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals ready to support people with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to build lasting relationships with consumers, families and professionals.
• Willingness to complete safety and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach and demonstrate community living skills to consumers with developmental disabilities.
• Promote independence and help maintain current skills for each consumer.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with consumers, families, friends, and outside professionals.
• Assist with meal planning, budgeting, cleaning, transportation and recreational activities.
• Provide safety training to all consumers.

Skills

Compassionate

Relationship-building

Safety training

Education

High school diploma and occupationally-specific training

Job description

What we can offer!

• Day one $18 per hour


• Six Months $19 per hour


• One Year $21 per hour


• Wage differential for night shift: An additional $1.75/hr between 12am-6am


• Internal training


• Competitive wages


• Paid time off


• Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• 401k Match


• Health saving account


• Employee assistance program

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in someone’s life?

At Flathead Industries, we are looking for compassionate individuals to become a DSP for people with disabilities. Imagine the joy of empowering others to unlock their true potential, overcome obstacles, and achieve their dreams. As a Life Mentor, you’ll build lasting relationships, provide guidance, encouragement, and support every step of the way.

Support people with developmental disabilities and enjoy a career that offers a fun, active and rewarding work environment! Live, Work and Play.

What we do!

\"Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities\"

At Flathead Industries, we change people’s lives by providing an array of excellent services designed to meet people at their abilities. From there, we work as a team to help individuals with intellectual disabilities accomplish their life goals. We are constantly striving to improve our services and create new programs that will help advance the lives of people with disabilities. Make a positive impact on your community! Make a difference!

Job Summary:

Direct Support Professional

This position will teach and demonstrate community living skills to consumers with developmental disabilities. Promote independence and help consumers maintain current skills Establish and maintain good working relationships with consumers, family\\friends and outside professionals. This person will participate in routine operations of the facility which includes assistance with meal preparation, meal planning, budgeting, cleaning, transportation and recreational opportunities. This person will provide safety training to all consumers.

Schedule:

• 4 to 5 day work week


• 8 to 10 hour shifts


• Weekend availability


• Variety of shifts


• Flexible schedule

Requirements

• The position requires education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and completion of occupationally-specific training.


• Ability to pass a criminal and other background checks.


• Possession of a Montana Driver's license and maintain a good driving record in order to meet the requirement for insurability to be covered by company vehicle insurance.