DSP Direct Support Professional - 16hrs

Department for Persons with Disabilities; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical/vision and dental

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance

403B with company matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Department for Persons with Disabilities is hiring a Direct Support Professional/Overnight Residential Counselor to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our group homes. The role includes personal care, medication assistance, daily documentation, and occasional driving to programs.

Part time evening shifts are available (16 hours per week). We offer paid training, health benefits, life insurance, a 403B, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Team-oriented with the residents' best interests in mind.
• Experience with ID/DD population is a plus.
• Must have CPR/First Aid knowledge and be able to meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise residents with personal care and daily activities.
• Administer and/or assist with medication administration.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers and residents.
• Drive residents to/from day programs using agency vehicles.
• Document services provided on a daily basis.
• Facilitate community-based activities for residents.

Skills

Team player

CPR/First Aid knowledge

Valid driver's license

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD)

Regular Salary: $20.49 per hour Mon-Fri and $21.49 per hour (shifts beginning 11PM Friday to 11PM on Sunday). Non-work time will be paid at the base rate.

Are you passionate about making a difference in others' lives? Then come join the DPD team!

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD) is one of the largest Catholic Charities Agencies providing care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the United States. We are looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to work in our Group Homes.

What's the role of a Direct Support Professional/Overnight Residential Counselor (DSP)?

• Residential Counselor is a direct care professional whose primary responsibility is to help meet the personal health, safety and welfare of the people living in the group home.
• You will assist and/or supervise individuals in personal care areas i.e. bathing/toileting; participate and/or supervise in cleaning, cooking and life skills.
• Administer and/or assist with medication administration.
• You must communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and the individuals living in the homes.
• Drive residents to/from day programs, outside/within their community using agency vehicles.
• This position requires daily documentation of services provided.
• Assist with fun community based activities

Great Benefits: For full time positions, (30+ per week) we offer:

• We provide PAID training
• Medical/vision and dental
• Life insurance (agency-paid), supplemental life insurance (employee-paid)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance
• 403B (with company-matching)
• Generous paid time off

Job Requirements:

• Be motivated to work as part of a team that acts in the best interest of our residents at all times
• Experience with ID/DD population is a plus
• This career requires HS diploma or equivalent
• A valid (non-provisional) driver’s license
• The ability to meet the physical requirements of CPR/First Aid and our emergency evacuation procedures.

Part Time-Shift: 16 hours per week (Friday & Saturday 3:00pm-11:00pm)

All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion/passing of our criminal background/references/DMV check, fingerprinting, pre-employment physical and drug test, etc.

All staff must attend a monthly Staff Meeting - date/time to be determined and announced in advance

Meeting waivers are provided for conflicts due to secondary employment and/or school (appropriate documentation required).