Job Type Full-timeDescriptionDirect Support Professional - ResidentialFull Time 3rd shift overnight, Wage $17.00-18.25/hr (Plus $1.00/hr 3rd shift differential)ALL TRAINING IS PAID AND PROVIDED - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARYAre you seeking meaning and purpose in your work life? Do you want to help people discover their unique abilities, promote independence, create friendships, and make a difference every day?ACHIEVE operates homes for people with varying levels of disabilities while providing support to the residents for community activities and work.These are a few of the things a DSP will do:
- Provide training and assistance to the people who receive services in order to help them develop and/or improve independent living skills such as cooking, housekeeping, laundry skills, grocery shopping, etc.
- Provide assistance and training to people who receive services to assist them in developing and/or improving personal care skills; i.e. showering, tooth brushing, toileting, bathing, etc.
- Providing training in money management such as budgeting, banking and making appropriate purchases.
- Administering medications and documentation according to procedure.
- Accompanying people who live in the homes to the grocery stores and other stores for on-site training in purchasing.
- Transporting people who receive services and assisting with appointments, recreational and/or other activities as needed.
What attributes are we seeking in a Direct Support Professional?Someone who has initiative and is: caring, respectful, positive, dependable, punctual, and likes to work as part of a close team.RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Graduate or GED
- A valid driver's license and good driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier.
Salary Description $17-18.25