Direct Support Professional

Job Description

* Full Time Openings Available *
** Average Pay Starts at $19.83/hour

or more with prior Experience! **
*Find Your Mission at LifeScape*

 

"Discover a purpose, that gives you passion."

Does this describe you?

• Caring & People-Centered
• Dependable/Reliable
• Team Player
• Hard-Working
  
  

If you find caring for people rewarding, and are seeking a fulfilling dynamic environment, then come work for us!  As part of our team-driven culture, you will join other dedicated professionals, who are focused above all, on caring for our supported adult individuals.

Some Benefits Include:

• 3-Day Work Week
• Employer Paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Dental - Vision - Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Matching 401k
• Great Growth Opportunities
• We will provide all the training you need!
  
  

Schedules:

• 12 Hour Shifts - Including 1 Weekend Day
• Typical Start Time: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
  
  

Typical Shifts Include:

• Front-Half (Sunday-Tuesday)
• Back-Half (Thursday-Saturday)
  
  

What would you do with twice the number of days off?

• 3 Day Work Week = 208 days off
• 4 Day Work Week = 156 days off
• 5 Day Work Week = 105 days off

Job Responsibilities:

• Support daily living activities such as: laundry, making beds, cleaning, shopping, going to the movies or arcade
• Effectively read, write, and document basic concepts in the English language
• Able to drive with valid license to transport clients in larger than normal vehicles
• Follow and implement individualized care plan, supporting them to achieve their goals Help foster and maintain their dignity, privacy, and comfort
• Assist adults with basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing, and eating
• Assist with individual medical needs, including medication administration, 
• Communicate changes in supports/services and training objectives in the service plan, as well as any significant changes/concerns in the individual’s life, to team members
• Ability to understand and implement behavior intervention plans, treatment plans, orders related to medications, individualized person-centered support plans

LifeScape is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency is required.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record necessary. Some positions may require training/testing to drive accessible vehicles.

Note: Job postings are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principle job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

LifeScape is an Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity Employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.