Shifts are for AWAKE OVERNIGHT with the hours ranging from 7p-9a, includes working every other weekend. This is a 40-hr a week position and hours are subject to the needs of the program.
Are you a night owl? Looking for a job where you can make a difference in others’ lives while engaging in activities you enjoy? Well, look no further!
We are in search of energetic, patient, and supportive people to work in a cohesive team to provide supports to adults with Developmental Disabilities. The Direct Support Professional supports those in our care to reach their highest potential by providing them with assistance to achieve their goals and their daily activities.
There are many rewards of working as a DSP but our employees say seeing the personal growth and joy of the people they support makes them feel good about themselves.
About us: Step by Step, Inc is a non-profit organization that provides supports to over 2000 individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental illness, and substance abuse. Our community-based programs provide a setting where individuals we serve can be independent.
What we can offer you:
· Starting salary of $18.00 per/hour
· Sign-on bonus and employee referral bonus
· Weekly pay
· Work/life balance
· Paid trainings / free trainings
· Participate in activities while working with the people you support
· Generous vacation & sick leave & 11 paid holidays
· Premium holiday pay
· Health, dental, and vision insurance
· Tuition Reimbursement
· Short-term and accident insurance
· Life and long-term disability insurance
· Retirement plan (401k)
· Flexible spending account (dependent care, medical expenses, and parking/transit)
· Verizon, AT&T, and gym membership discounts
The essential function of the position includes the following:
· Ensures the provision and implementation of specialized services.
· Ensures that the residential unit is maintained and operated in a safe, secure, and lawful manner.
· Supervises the daily activity and needs of the program participants.
· Supervises the provision of upkeep, maintenance, and supplies required for the physical facility, preparation, and recording of menus, expenses, daily communications, activities, medication, and daily program participant records.
Location of available shifts: These homes are located in Bethlehem and Northampton, PA.
Available shifts: Overnight hours which can range from starting as early as 7p and ending as late as 9a (each site is different), Every other weekend is a MUST. Including but not limited to evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
All Team Members must:
· be 18 years of age or older
· have a current driver’s license with no suspensions or points within the past three years
· possess a high school diploma or GED
· have no prohibitive criminal offenses
· be available to work on weekends and holidays
Step By Step is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Step By Step, we are committed to and value an inclusive and diverse workforce and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our workforce is critical to our success. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, parental status and any other characteristics or protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. All employment decisions are based upon qualifications, merit, and business necessity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
