09/30/2024
Now hiring for Direct Support Professionals (DSP)
"Help others to see the person, not the disability."
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will act as both mentor and role model to support and enpower individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities to live a life of choice and independence, while encoraging each person to build relationships, live safely in thier own homes and within their community.
A day in the life of a DSP:
Support each ndividual with various challenges (behavioral, physical, communication, etc.) within their own home and community.
Support the persons Individual Support Plan (ISP) as developed
Support the indivdual to maintain their own personal safety and well-being
Support the individual to establish a daily/weekly schedule
Support and accompany individuals to activities of their choice such as hobby group classes, movies, bowling, ect.
Support individuals to accomplish daily chores such as household chores, cooking, cleaning, errands, grocery shopping and medical appointments
Provide support with individuals Durable Medical Equipment i.e. wheelchairs, Cpap machines, walkers, (if applicable)
Assistance with personal hygiene (if applicable)
Wheelchair transfers (if applicable)
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED
Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities 1 year preferred; but not required.
A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation & current auto insurance
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16- 17.50 per hour
Benefits:
Mileage Remburement (approval required)
Paid training
Referral program
Hiring for all shifts.
Day
Evening
Overnight (sleep/awake) pay deferiential applies
Weekends
(Shifts are personalized to the needs of each individual supported).
Work Location: In-person; varies (support is provided in each individuals own home)
Please send resumes to: smitchell@synergysls.org
