Our Lincolnton Group Home currently has a Full-Time position for a Direct Service Provider / DSP to join their team. Overnight Shift 7:00pm-7am (flexible rotating schedule 3 on 4 off scenario which includes every-other-weekend).
What You’ll Do:
In this position you will work directly with clients living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) or mental health (MH) challenges. These clients reside in our IDD or MH group homes and require 24-hour care in a warm and friendly, family environment.
- You will help clients with their daily living skills and also help keep them socially engaged so their days are enjoyable and meaningful.
- Daily documentation and reporting is required.
- Must be comfortable with providing personal care (i.e. bathing, toileting, assistance with meals etc.)
- Position requires lifting and transferring individuals from wheelchair to bed. (Hoyer lift experience is a plus).
How You’ll Benefit:
You’ll earn a competitive salary based on experience and join a growing team making a difference in our community. We offer comprehensive benefits as well as paid training and professional development.
Our benefits include:
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed
- Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power!
What We’re Looking For:
- High School diploma required. Additional education and certifications a plus.
- 1 year of direct care experience, personal care and/or CNA experience, preferred
- Must have valid driver’s license, valid auto insurance and a good driving record
- Will successfully complete and maintain our training curriculum, which includes (but is not limited to) the following:
- CPR/First Aid
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Medication Administration
- OSHA/Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP)
- Seizure Management
- Core competencies and other trainings relevant to position
If you’re a compassionate, energetic DSP seeking a rewarding opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you will help, please apply at our website: www.eastersealsucp.com