Bi-Weekly Live In Direct Support Professional
- Full-time
Company Description
Welcome to Dungarvin Support Living, formerly known as Aacres! Are you looking to make a difference and create meaningful connections? We specialize in providing in-home support to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Join our team and be a part of an organization that strives to improve the quality of life for the individuals we serve.
What we have to offer:
- Pay: $17.50 an Hour
- Full range scale: $17.50-$18.50
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for eligible employees
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- PTO Donation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck- early pay access
- PAID training and orientation
Job Description
The live-in model allows for structure in a client's home environment; LIve-In DSP/Caregivers work a 7 day on/7 day off schedule. You will be required to live in the individuals' home on location and will be paid 16 hours a day (minus any unpaid break time). Live-ins work approximately two weeks per month and earn full-time pay plus overtime! Bi-weekly compensation will be for 105 hours (25 of which are paid at a rate of time and a half). You will also be paid for any interrupted sleep time, if applicable. Live-ins are also provided with a weekly food budget during your week on. You will receive one 7-hour break during your scheduled shift.
- All off time must be spent off location - the individual’s home cannot be your primary residence.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS: Include the following & other duties may be assigned.
- Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
- Follow all support plans to ensure that care is person centered, which includes helping individuals reach their goals and overcome behavioral challenges.
- Meal preparation/cooking and household cleaning, including laundry, washing dishes, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, etc.
- Provide transportation to individuals using company-provided vehicles, public transportation or, if approved, personal vehicle.
- Employees may need to handle and de-escalate inappropriate behavior from the individuals such as verbal and/or physical aggression
- Support levels could include but are not limited to: verbal assistance, partial and/or full physical assistance, and performing personal care/hygiene tasks as needed
- Check and assure all documentation is accurate and completed in a timely manner
Qualifications
- Ability to live in the home for 7 days
- Ability to leave the home for 7 days
- Be 18+ Years Old
- At least 1 year of previous caregiving experience (experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred)
- Must have a Valid Drivers License
- Have a High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to work independently
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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