Group Home Direct Support Professional - Frankfort 1st shift, 2nd shift, 3rd shift & Weekends

Now hiring: Group Home DSP Direct Support Professionals - 1st shift, 2nd shift, 3rd shift & Weekends Direct Support Professional Job Summary We are looking for a responsible, caring, and compassionate direct support professional (DSP) to join our growing team. The ideal job candidate will be highly dependable and have a passion for helping those with physical and/or mental disabilities live a more fulfilled and happy life. Working one-on-one with each client, you will assess his/her needs and tend to them accordingly with the goal of fostering a positive, encouraging environment. Covid-19 Vaccine Is NOT required . Direct Support Professional Benefits

• Robust PTO (paid Time off) Plan
• Paid 7 Holidays at time and half when worked.
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Long term Disability Insurance
• Heath Insurance (Agency pays 80% of Premium) Low Deductible
• Annual Merit pay increases
• Weekend shift incentive .30/hr.
• 401k with Company match
• Educational Reimbursement Plan
• Expense Reimbursement program
• Employee Referral Bonus Direct Support Professional Duties and Responsibilities
• Be a personal companion to clients and act as a supportive friend serving their needs and working to build their independence
• Encourage and foster individuals' preferred hobbies and interests
• Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals' many daily living needs, including but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills
• Help individuals to bathe, groom and dress, eat and drink, if necessary, always working to improve self-reliance
• Help set individual goals and track client progress, noting any drastic changes, report findings to superiors
• Drive clients to appointments, meetings, events, etc.
• Encourage individual skill development and work towards community integration
• Develop meaningful relationships and connections with clients to help them feel cared for and included in the community
• Follow all health and safety protocol
• Help clean and tidy home for the individuals
• Attend continuing education courses, training and get further certified as the job requires
• Be a compassionate, patient and always encouraging support professional Direct Support Professional Requirements and Qualifications Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• At least 18 years of age
• Pass state background check
• Comfortable working independently and can consistently make good judgments that benefit the client
• Flexible, with a keen ability to handle stress well
• Friendly disposition with a positive attitude
• Computer literate and technologically savvy
• Experience tracking and recording information
• Enjoy working with developmentally disabled individuals to improve their quality of life
• Can quickly manage stressful situations responsibly and effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills and passionate about helping those in need
• Ability to move and stand for prolonged periods and frequently perform physically demanding tasks 2 - Overnight Shifts 14.

00/hr., Full Time, 8-12 hr. shifts and every other weekend required. 2 - 2nd Shift 14.00/hr. , Full or Part Time 2pm-10pm and every other weekend required. Qualified applicants must be available to work every other weekend.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$14.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person