Living Support/Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Great Livin' LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance (15k)

IRA retirement plan

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Bereavement leave

PTO

Sick leave

Referral bonuses

Instant paychecks

Room for advancement

Overtime when available

Job summary

Great Livin' LLC in Albuquerque, NM is seeking Living Support / Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist residents with disabilities in self-directed, meaningful lives. Competitive pay starts at $15.00–$18.00 per hour with full-time and part-time shifts.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, and more, plus paid training and advancement opportunities. Responsibilities include daily living support, documentation, and fostering independence in our eight supported-living homes.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to pass fingerprint/background check.
• Complete TB Test (Provided by the company)

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, hygiene, shopping, meal preparation, transportation, and housekeeping.
• Maintain accurate documentation and promptly report health or safety concerns.
• Support residents to live independently and participate in community activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Patience

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Living Support / Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Great Livin' in Albuquerque, NM is actively seeking a reliable full-time or part-time Living Support / Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support our residential clients with disabilities in leading self-directed, independent, meaningful lives. Are you looking for a caregiving position where you can have fun at work while making a difference? If so, keep reading!

This assisted living position earns competitive pay starting at $15.00 to $18.00 an hour. Great Livin' LLC takes into consideration your years of experience and training. We provide exceptional benefits and perks, including health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, a 15k life insurance policy, IRA retirement plan, employee assistance program (EAP), family, medical, military, bereavement leave, paid time off (PTO), sick leave and referral bonuses. Additionally, we offer our assisted living team instant access to paychecks, room for advancement, and overtime when available. If this sounds like the right direct support opportunity for you,

Starting pay is $15.00 hr.

Different shifts available including: Weekday and weekends! Full-time and Part-time shifts available! Weekends preferred!

Shifts Needed:

Monday through Friday, Day shift: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

Weekends, Friday through Monday, Day shift: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

Great Livin' LLC offers a $200 unlimited referral program for employees.

We believe training is an important component of this position. Great Livin' LLC offers paid training to all employees. Training includes all Developmental Disabilities Supports Division state-based trainings, CPR/First Aid/AED, and Handle with Care trainings.

ABOUT GREAT LIVIN' LLC.

We are a company that was founded in 2008. Our company is dedicated and passionate about the well-being of people living with intellectual disabilities. We have eight supported-living homes filled with staff that love our residents and help them live their best lives. Our staff helps our residents learn life skills and build relationships, by evaluating the specific needs of the individual and then suggesting strategies, services, and supports that will optimize individual functioning.

Our team members are quick thinking, responsible, and excellent problem solvers. When you are a part of our treatment team, you bring ideas and good energy to the world around our residents. We strive to create an environment that not only our residents thrive in but one that our employees do too, which is why we provide competitive pay and excellent benefits and perks!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF LIVING SUPPORT / DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)

As a Living Support / Direct Support Professional, you support adults with developmental disabilities who receive DD Waiver (DDW) services to live their best lives as independently as possible. You provide this support and guidance in our assisted living homes and programs. Your support is needed in many areas of daily living including bathing, hygiene, shopping, meal preparation, transportation, and housekeeping. You are always careful to model appropriate social skills and behaviors. Your passion for teaching others about disabilities helps you become the best caregiver for your residents.

Using effective teaching and mentoring techniques, you also work with participants to learn new skills and achieve goals. You are happy to help them get better access to the community by assisting them with educational and recreational activities. Conscientiously, you keep accurate and up-to-date documentation as well as promptly report any concerns about their health or safety. You find the work of supporting people with developmental disabilities to live fulfilling lives according to their own needs and abilities extremely rewarding!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LIVING SUPPORT / DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)

• 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass a fingerprint and background check (Provided by the company)
• Complete a TB Test (Provided by the company)

Do you have strong written and verbal communication skills? Do you enjoy coaching and mentoring others? Are you patient, respectful, tactful, and calm under pressure? Do you have a heart for serving people with disabilities? If so, you may be perfect for this caregiving position!

LIVING SUPPORT / DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) WORK SCHEDULE

This assisted living position has the opportunity to work a stable full-time schedule!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR DIRECT SUPPORT TEAM?

If you feel you'd be perfect as our Living Support / Direct Support Professional (DSP),

Location: 2400 Monroe St NE. Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110.

DDSD. Developmental Disabilities Supports Division. Caregiving. DSP. Direct Support Professional.