Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Human Support Services, a non-profit community mental health agency located in Monroe County seeks full-time Direct Support Workers.
We are pleased to announce our new increased starting wage $17.75-$22.05 an hour.
In addition, HSS offers the following to full-time employees...
- Generous Paid Time Off (over 4 weeks of combined vacation and sick your first year)
- Paid training
- 100% Paid Health Insurance Premium
- $1,250 towards Medical Benefits
- Dental and Vision
- 100% paid life insurance
- 401(K) with company contribution 4%
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
We are looking for dependable, caring support workers to teach daily living skill to adults with intellectual disabilities in their homes and communities to :
Empower and support individuals to live self-directed livesSupport and Advocate for people with intellectual disabilitiesTeach independent living skills including but not limited to, cooking, cleaning, hygiene and emergency readinessPromote Health and Wellness, including passing medicationSupport in building and maintaining healthy friendships and relationshipsTeach coping skills and provide support to individuals in crisisHelping individuals gain access to community resources and participation in community eventsMaintain accurate, concise, current clinical documentation as required by state and federal guidelinesThe Mission and Vision of Human Support Services is to help all people live their best lives and we envision a community in which all abilities are embraced and everyone is encouraged to pursue their greatest potential. HSS is a private, non-profit community resource agency founded in 1973, providing confidential COA-accredited services.
Requirements :
Must have a high school diploma or GEDMust have valid driver’s licenseHave adequate transportation to be able to move from site to siteAbility to drive a regular size and larger size van or willing to be trainedDrive in large citiesAble to lift and walk flights of stairsConstitution to handle body excrementsMust be emotionally stable enough to react appropriately to a consumer in crisisFloat between different sites to maintain adequate coverage for client needsAble to fluctuate hours during the week, but maintain a 40 hours work week