The Village Community is a small, non-profit, disability service organization that serves 20 individuals with intellectual disabilities through our day habilitation and 24/7 residential settings. We are specifically looking for staff to provide support in the residential setting during our Evening Shift (2p - 10p) with rotating weekends. Hourly wage starts at $17.25/hour for evening shifts. The Village Community provides an employee/family-friendly work environment. We are small by design so we can provide very individualized service to our members. Employees are valued as our greatest resource, and we strive to have a low turnover and burnout rate by providing a positive work environment designed to help employees succeed. Happy, healthy employees equate to happy, healthy members. Benefits for all employees, part-time include: Meals & snack: Staff are welcome and encouraged to eat with members at meal/snack times. The Village provides wholesome meals to be enjoyed by everyone present and served family style when appropriate. The use of company vehicles to transport members. An employee/family-friendly work environment. The Direct Support Professional position is an hourly, non-exempt position. Qualifications 1. High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. Experience in providing care and support to individuals with disabilities preferred 3. Good written and verbal communication skills are needed. 4. Ability to adapt to change effectively. Willingness to be flexible with job tasks. 5. Ability to conduct self in a professional manner at all times and in all situations. 6. Ability to organize and carry out an independent plan of work. 7. Basic computer knowledge. 8. Dependable. 9. Satisfactory completion of Department of Criminal Investigation Records Check, Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Record Check, Department of Transportation Driving Records Check, and Officer of Inspector General registry check. Principle Duties and Responsibilities 1. Ensure all members in your care are safe, supervised, and accounted for at all times. 2. Support individuals through person-centered practices and positive reinforcement approaches. 3. Follow the individual plan of support for the members in your care. 4. Communicate with members and members of the team guardians in a positive and supportive manner. 5. Complete the necessary documentation within time requirements with accuracy including, but not limited to, daily notes, incident reports, medication administration records, etc. 6. Communicate openly with your coworkers and administration to ensure effective and efficient service provision. 7. Perform general caregiving duties including, but not limited to, assistance with toileting, hygiene, serving meals, etc. 8. Perform general housekeeping duties including, but not limited to, taking out the garbage, sweeping and vacuuming, laundry, etc. 9. Demonstrate dependability by working your scheduled work hours and using personal time (if applicable) according to The Village Community policy. 10. Remain current on all required training. 11. Transport members safely to and from The Village Community's primary location and into the greater community. This requires the maintenance of a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$17.00 - $17.25 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Paid training

Work Location:

In person