Direct Support Professional (Part-Time) $20.50 – $30 per hour

Valiant Living; Madison, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Valiant Living in the United States is seeking caregivers to provide services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities in their home setting. You will implement planned programs, attend to health needs, follow behavior plans, prepare meals, clean, and keep accurate records.

The position includes every other weekend as part of the rotation. Starting wage is $20.50 per hour with weekend pay at time-and-a-half ($30/hr).

Qualifications

• Work experience in developmental disabilities preferred.
• HS diploma or GED required; must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in emergencies.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities in their home setting.
• Implement programs as determined by the person’s planning team.
• Attend to health and medical needs and follow behavior management practices.
• Prepare meals, perform cleaning duties and laundry, and maintain records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Team player

Ability to lift 50-60 lbs

Education

HS diploma/GED

Job description

Working at Valiant Living not only fills your heart, it supports your desire to work with people who care. You will enjoy contributing to an awesome group of people in their home, and be fulfilled in a career that lets you know you are important every day you work.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities in their home setting. Responsibilities include implementing programs as determined by the person’s planning team, attending to health and medical needs, following general and specific behavior management practices, meal preparation, completing preventive maintenance/cleaning duties/laundry, and maintaining accurate records of services provided. This position includes every other weekend as part of the rotation.

STARTING WAGE RANGE: $20.50 per hour, depending on education and experience.Weekend hours are paid at a rate of a time and a half = $30 per hour!

Hourly wage depends on experience and/or education.

WORK SCHEDULE: Working 10-13 hours/week or 19 hours/week. Two-week rotations, working week days and every other every other weekend.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work experience in the field of developmental disabilities preferred.
• Education in human services, education or closely related field preferred. HS diploma/GED required. Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to exercise sound judgment in an emergency situation.
• Able to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to function as part of a team.
• Able to lift at least 50 or 60 lbs. depending on area of work.
• Successful completion of online coursework provided.
• Able to achieve certification in CPR and First Aid, and Medication Administration, and Safety Care.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.