Are you interested in assisting and empower people to find their joy and live the life they choose? We believe everyone has a gift and it’s our privilege to help the folks we support find their gift and then find the ideal location/circumstance to share this gift.
Full-time and part-time positions.
Successful candidates must:
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Respect choices and preferences of people
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Treat people with respect
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Provide people the opportunity to make their own connections and engage in common interests in their broader community.
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Help people to create the life they want to live.
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Have reliable transportation and provide proof of insurance
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Have a high school diploma or GED
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Pass a drug screen and background check
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Getting along and performing effectively as part of a team, while at the same time accomplishing many personal supports independently with the person for whom you’re providing that support.
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Upon hire, complete and maintain certification in all required training, including CPR/FA and Crisis de-escalation training, as provided by Star Choices Inc.
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Daily document electronically work support given and work completed.
* COVID-19 considerations*
Providing mask, gloves, hand sanitizer, gowns, and other PPE. Have specialized protocols for high risk and Covid positive patients receiving support as/if they occur.
All jobs are contingent on passage of hiring processes:
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References check
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Background check (Employers expense)
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Shadowing/training
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TB test(Employers expense)
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drug screen(Employers expense)
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physical(Employers expense)
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First aid CPR class (Employers expense)
All have to be complete before starting. Usually takes 2-4 weeks from interview date.
We support people to live in shared residences or group homes. There are 5 homes currently; 3 gentlemen houses and 2 ladies houses.
Shifts begin each day at 5pm – and last until 5pm the next day. (24/7/365). Number of shifts to work each week two or less and based on current coverage needs. (PRN available on request)
Job Duties will include but are not limited to:
Cooking, Cleaning, assisting with hygiene, transportation, assist with medical appointments, work well independently and as part of a larger team, helping others to become more involved/connected in their community.
Minimum Job Requirements
21 years of age
High school diploma/GED
Reliable Transportation
Valid driver’s license
Current auto insurance
Ability to lift, up to 50 pounds
Pay
DSP’s
Length of time with company.
Rate of Pay after 22% raise.
Monthly Pay (based on 40 hours weekly)
New staff
starting pay
$13.42
$2308.24
Current staff
less than 6 months
$13.42
$2308.24
Current staff
6 months to 1 year
$14.03
$2413.16
Current staff
here longer than 1 year
$15.25
$2623.00
- Sleep time counts toward these hours as well.
Benefits:
$.37 p/m reimbursement
Annual & sick leave accrued monthly (20 hours)
retirement match up to 6%, up to 3% gift
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
~12 paid holidays per year
meals included during 24 hour shifts in group residences
- paid sleep time (when not needed by individual supported in the home),
Weekly hours over 40 are paid at time + 1/2
