DSP Direct Support Professional - Overnight

Department for Persons with Disabilities (DPD)

Regular Salary: $20.49 per hour Mon-Fri and $21.49 per hour (shifts beginning 11PM Friday to 11PM on Sunday). Non-work time will be paid at the base rate.

• Residential Counselor is a direct care professional whose primary responsibility is to help meet the personal health, safety and welfare of the people living in the group home.
• You will assist and/or supervise individuals in personal care areas i.e. bathing/toileting.
• Participate and/or supervise in cleaning, cooking and life skills.
• Administer and/or assist with medication administration.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and the individuals living in the homes.
• Drive residents to/from day programs, outside/within their community using agency vehicles.
• Provide daily documentation of services provided.
• Assist with fun community based activities.

• Paid training
• Medical, vision and dental coverage
• Life insurance (agency-paid) and supplemental life insurance (employee-paid)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance
• 403B with company‑matching
• Generous paid time off

• Motivated to work as part of a team that acts in the best interest of our residents at all times.
• Experience with /DD population is a plus.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid (non-provisional) driver’s license.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of CPR/First Aid and our emergency evacuation procedures.

27 hours per week (Saturday, Sunday & Monday 11:00pm-8:00am).

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background checks, criminal record, references, DMV check, fingerprinting, pre-employment physical and drug screening. All staff must attend a monthly staff meeting – date/time to be determined and announced in advance. Meeting waivers are provided for conflicts due to secondary employment and/or school (appropriate documentation required).