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Direct Support Professional - Youth - 3 day week
Hills & Dales
1 Positions
ID: 1238941
Posted On 08/05/2024
Job Overview
Direct Support Professional
Full-Time Positions Available:
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an average of 203 days off per year with a 3-day work week or 152 days off per year with a 4-day work week. 12-13 hour shifts.
- Premium Pay: Earn 1.5 times the base wage for weekend hours.
- Wage Range: $17-$18.25 per hour.
- Average Wage: $19.83-22.54 per hour (blended between regular and premium pay rates).
About us:
Hills & Dales is a non-profit organization dedicated to building meaningful lives for individuals with disabilities. We are seeking passionate Direct Support Professionals to support children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care, including bathing, toileting, and hygiene support (lifting required with support of lifts).
- Support exercise and mobility.
- Document client progress toward personal goals.
- Communicate and coordinate with teams to support clients effectively.
- Monitor health and wellness.
- Accompany clients to outings and events.
- Support work-skills development.
- Monitor environments for potential hazards and support clients in navigating these.
- Assist clients in expressing their emotions appropriately and support challenging behavior when necessary.
- Follow detailed dietary instructions.
Requirements:
- Demonstrated concern for others and alignment with the mission of Hills & Dales.
- Ability to assertively communicate and advocate for clients.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to lift 35 lbs.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license
- Successful completion of a criminal background check, drug screen, and driving record check.
Benefits:
- Choice of 4 health insurance plans.
- 3-day work week with 12-13 hour shifts, providing 203 days off per year.
- PTO and additional pay on agency holidays.
- Weekend premium pay (1.5x base wage).
- Short-term disability insurance.
- Additional pay and advancement opportunities for certain competencies, education, or experience.
Why Join Us:
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities. Our team is passionate, creative, and dedicated to fostering a supportive community environment.
Pay is based on experience, education, and any previous loyalty to H&D.