Role OverviewAs a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide support to individuals with intellectual disabilities or chronic mental health conditions, helping them meet their physical, mental, emotional, and social needs. You will work alongside community members without disabilities, promoting opportunities for individual relationships and development.
What You Will Do
Your duties will include providing support and training to individuals, teaching self-control and self-management skills, completing documentation requirements, and promoting personal safety and safety measures among team and clients.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires a belief that individuals with a disability can fully participate in societal roles, alongside community members without disabilities. You will have the opportunity to serve individuals with intellectual disabilities or chronic mental health conditions, and you will be able to put your gifts to good use.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED/HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma) is preferred
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions
- Ability to complete/pass required medication administration course
- Valid Class C driver's license required
- Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards
- Reliable transportation
- Provide proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage
Benefits
- Health Insurance coverage by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Free $15,000 Term Life Insurance Policy
- 403B Retirement Plan with 8% employer match after one year
- Flex Spending – put aside pretax dollars used for medical & dependent care reimbursement
- Supplemental Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Voluntary Life
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Temporary Medical Leave (TML)
- Holidays based on status of employment
- Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave
- Jury Duty
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)
- Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF Program)
- BVU Partnership Educational Benefits
- Pay on Demand with Dayforce Wallet
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