Residential Direct Support Professional/Caregiver

Do you want to be the one making a difference in the lives of others? By joining the Opportunity Enterprises team YOU can have a huge impact on a person’s life and yours too! Be a part of OE, a premier agency in Northwest Indiana, as a caregiver to some amazing individuals!

Description

Residential Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (clients). You create an encouraging and safe environment that fosters independent living to multiple men and women in their shared home. Our Direct Support Professionals assist clients by supporting them throughout their daily schedules. Full-time and part-time positions available for Portage and Valparaiso. Must be able to work weekends (Sat and/or Sun). Evening and midnight shifts available. Hourly rate is $16.00!!!

Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple clients in their homes and at community events.

• Ensure completion of clients’ daily schedules, including assisting with personal goals.

• Actively encourage clients to participate in recreational activities which may take place in a variety of community settings.

• Ensure all aspects of appropriate daily personal grooming hygiene (i.e. oral, bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding and hair care) for clients.

• Transport clients to daily activities.

• Responsible for medical care for clients.

• Provide medication administration to clients and follow strict compliance measures.

• Responsible for following each client’s weekly budget and properly documenting all spending.

• Perform necessary housekeeping duties as assigned to ensure homes and equipment are clean and sanitary.

• Intervene in crisis situations and complete the necessary documentation.

• Attend and actively participate in agency meetings, in-services, conferences, workshops, programs, and other organizational meetings as required.

• Ensure client satisfaction.

• Physically transfer clients with or without mechanical lifts when needed.

• Teach and model appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors.

• Complete all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with agency and state policies and procedures.

• Keep current on all trainings and follow instruction given on each person’s plan (Behavior Support Plans, Individual Prescriptive Plans, etc.).

• Use of your personal vehicle to transport clients may be necessary.

• Must be willing to work all locations and with all other staff.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver's License, with a driving record acceptable to Opportunity Enterprises, Inc. insurance carrier

• Must be 18 years or older

• Must pass pre-screening requirements (i.e. Drug screening, TB Test, and Background check)

Benefits to all employees:

• Employee discounts (Verizon phone plans and YMCA membership)

• Employee referral program

• FSA accounts

• Paid mileage

• Employee recognition events

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid extensive training

• Flexible hours

• CPR/First Aid training

Additional benefits to full-time employees:

• 401K w/ up to 5% of company matching

• 8 paid holidays

• PTO

• HSA accounts

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Supplemental insurances (short term disability, cancer plans, life insurance, and more)

ABOUT OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES

Founded in 1967, we are a nonprofit organization that strives to help individuals with developmental disabilities reach their greatest potential and live full, enriching lives. Our vision is to create a fully integrated community where life for persons with developmental disabilities is valuable, purposeful, and fulfilling. We believe it is possible to make a positive difference in the lives of the individuals we serve by accepting people as they are and supporting them in achieving their fullest growth and development. We know that well-trained and motivated staff is at the core of helping us achieve our vision. Our employees work hard to ensure that our clients are heard and given the resources they need to be self-sufficient. To show our appreciation, we strive to provide a positive work environment that encourages innovation and change to help our employees continuously learn and grow.

Make a difference today! Please fill out our brief application and– we’ll be in touch soon!!