Job description
Direct Support Professional: COMMUNITY DAY PROGRAM
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm = 40 hours/week
$17.50 Starting rate
$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS!*
- For full time staff, prorated for part time. The sign on bonus is paid 50% after 4 months and 50% after 6 months, for employees hired before January 15th
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Responsible for the overall well-being of Community program participants by cultivating an environment that fosters independence within a safe learning environment and that encourages the enhancement of positive relationships.
What is Community Connections?
Since 1967,
Creative Works has pioneered exceptional
Community Services that provide critical community-based daytime activities for adults with disabilities and autism. Our locations are shared spaces full of rich resources like art studios, fully-equipped kitchens where delicious meals are prepared jointly, bountiful gardens, technology centers, and exercise rooms.
As a
DSP in our Community Service’s you will be responsible for the overall well-being of program participants.
BENEFITS:
11 paid holidays, 14 days paid vacation, summer and winter bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package options, including but not limited to: health, dental, and vision insurance. 403b Retirement Plan!
Competitive pay and room for growth!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Advocate for assigned individual(s), i.e., attend all meetings, ensure all medical, dental and therapy appointments are scheduled and kept and assist in developing and maintaining family and community relationships.
- Attend to individuals’ personal care needs. (This may include lifting and assisting individuals in and out of wheelchairs, use of Hoyer lift and maintaining good hygiene.)
- Transport individuals, as needed, using personal vehicle (i.e., to appointments, work, etc.)
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring Individual Program Plans (IPP).
- Maintain accurate records including daily logs, individual files, and accident and incident reports.
- Maintain open and focused communication with team members regarding goals and progress of program participants.
- Follow established schedules for both individuals we serve and those set by Team Leaders for staff.
- Comply with all policies as stated in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Handbook.
- Be sure any facility where individuals use CW services, (i.e., residences, day program or community -based centers) are kept clean and safe.
- Project professional image at all times.
PHYSICAL TOLERANCES:
- Ability to do standing/sedentary tasks for long periods of time.
- Ability to perform range of motion tasks, including but not limited to; reaching, bending, stretching, stooping and lifting.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (all personnel are trained in correct lifting procedures.)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Satisfactory driving record per agency’s insurance company standards.
- Ability to speak, read and write in English
BENEFITS:
- Generous benefit package including health insurance, dental, vision and life insurance, flexible spending account
- 403B retirement plan with company match after 1 year
- Paid holidays and 14 days of paid vacation (with scheduled increases)
- Employee Assistance Program which includes up to 3 confidential and complimentary sessions per year with a professionally trained therapist (affiliated with EAP) for you or your immediate family to utilize if you wish
- Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment (one per semester if related to field of work, up to 50% reimbursement)
- Employee Wellness Program which includes up to $150 in wellness reimbursement for any gym membership/workout class fees you may accrue through the year. *Must be enrolled in our health insurance plan to qualify
- Opportunity to advance to a House Manager, Program Manager, other
- Excellent training curriculum
- CDS, CRMA, Mandt, QBISP, CPR and First Aid classes where we pay for the training and you get paid to learn
- Extremely supportive environment where management is committed to you
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