What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Direct Support Professional position at Hope House Foundation?
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Description
A Career That Makes a Difference in the Lives of Others!
We are offering a $750.00 sign on bonus and we offer you paid certifications!
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Be an empowered advocate for social justice and support people with disabilities. We provide you with all the training you need to support to individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible in a variety of settings, by assisting them in developing new skills to reach their goals.
We are looking for a DSP to join a team located in Virginia Beach near the Oceanfront.
The schedule for this position is:
Sunday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Monday , Tuesday, and Thursday 2:00 pm -10:00 pm; Wednesday 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The wages for this position is $16.69-$19.69 an hour plus these amazing perks below
Benefits:
- Health insurance includes vision, (up to 93% paid by Hope House)
- Dental insurance (100% paid by Hope House)
- Life insurance (100% paid by Hope House)
- Generous leave including 12 paid holidays
- 401k and profit sharing!
Qualifications
- Willing to attend a Red Cross First Aid training and a Medication Management training that we pay you to attend
- Want to learn and grow professionally, we promote from within
- Ability to carry out the physical requirements of this position which include but are not limited to: lifting up to 50 pounds several times per shift as needed, ascending and descending stairs several times per shift, pushing and pulling wheelchairs and sitting, standing, and walking for periods of time throughout a shift as needed.
- Must have a valid Drivers License and reliable transportation during work hours.
- Must have a satisfactory criminal history check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to assist individuals with completing activities of daily living.
- Experience through education or work history that demonstrates reliability/dependability.
- Skill to complete satisfactorily: Medication Certification, Medicaid Waiver Certification, First Aid/CPR, Mandt, and other requirements associated with orientation.
Salary : $17 - $20