Looking for a career that allows you to help others LIVE life? We serve the most amazing people with Developmental Disabilities, and we need dedicated and compassionate people to help them LEARN !
NEW PAY RATE $19/hour and work today, paid tomorrow with Daily Pay!
We have opened a Day Program for Individuals with severe and profound Developmental Disabilities in Forest Park. We are looking for caring and dedicated DSP's to assist during the days, Monday - Friday 8a-4p. MUST be a licensed driver with a clean driving record, less than 6 points.
About the Company
At Leaps and Bounds our mission is to empower and support people with severe and profound Intellectual and developmental disabilities in our Day Program. We believe that every person should make decisions that directly affect their lives and we help them along that journey, every step of the way. Employees find great satisfaction in helping others and joy in the smiles on the faces of those we are blessed to serve.
Direct Support Professional Job Description
Direct support professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities with the aim of assisting them to be as independent as possible. A DSP at Leaps and Bounds is a hero responsible to provide direct services and support to the individual, including, but not limited to: daily hygiene and care, supervising, teaching, and assisting the individual in every aspect of their work life, with the goals of fostering increased independence, choice and empowerment. Our individuals require a great deal of support and love throughout the day. A DSP is also an advocate, helping people in communicating needs, self-expression, and goals as well as assuring justice and equality in community life.
Direct Support Professional Specific Job Duties
· Respect individual rights and confidentiality. Be a role model, promote positive teamwork and assist w/staff development/training as assigned.
· Read, know, and implement all individual services and supports as well as organizational policies and procedures.
· Report all pertinent medical information to nurses and follow nurses’ directions.
· Remain alert to individuals’ behavior/physical changes and notify immediate supervisor.
· Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals’ many daily living needs, including nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills
COME! Be part of our amazing team and make a difference in others' lives while earning a competitive wage and enjoying excellent benefits!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- caregiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License & Clean Driving Record <6 points (Required)
Work Location: In person
