Direct Support Professional IDD/Autism
Job description
Salary
$14-$15 an hour based on education and experience
Job Type
Full Time- 7-hour days/ 35 hours per week
Job Description
Do you enjoy making a difference in someone's life? If so, then come work for Developmental Education Services of Monroe County, Inc and enjoy a rewarding career in the human service field. You will have the opportunity to provide supports to adults with intellectual disabilities/Autism who attend our day program. Our person-centered staff work with the individuals’ personal goals and help those individuals maintain or increase their level of independence and live their best lives.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits paid in full by employer
- Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- No WEEKENDS
- Paid Training
Job Duties:
- Provide quality care to adults who have intellectual disabilities/Autism.
- Assist program participants with activities and personal care.
- Transport individuals to community activities, volunteering and/or leisure activities.
- Maintain detailed documentation using an electronic documentation system
- Administer medications as outlined in participants’ ISP.
- Effectively communicate concerns to other team members and/or participants family members
Requirements:
- No experience necessary - paid training is provided. Must be 18 years or older and valid driver's license is required.
Developmental Education Services of Monroe county, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brodheadsville, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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