Direct Support Professional - SDS / DSP Employee (OP)

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are :

InReach provides a wide variety of services to adults with intellectual and / or developmental disabilities.

We Offer : Competitive Wages

Flexible Scheduling

Partnership Discounts with Local Businesses

Extensive Training Program

Paid Training Hours

We Hire :

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) willing to make a difference in someone's life by providing companionship, care, and support.

We Need :

InReach needs a DSP / a PT Employee for a Young Male Individual with Developmental Disabilities in Waxhaw, NC of Union County. This position will provide Community Living & Support Services and Respite Services for a total of approx 22 hours per week

Schedule : Monday thru Friday / (4 : 30pm to 8pm)

Saturdays (9am to 2pm)

Pay Rate : $19.50 / hr. and $15.75 / hr

(paid Training for approx 20 hours at $8.00 / hr)

What You'll Do :

Instruction and assistance in home living environments.

Help individual identify and acquire valued social roles.

Facilitate community integration.

Help individual develop healthy social habits.

Dispense medication and monitoring dosages.

Transport and accompany individual to and from day programs, work sites, and community activities.

All InReach applicants must have a high school diploma (or GED), a valid driver's license, and successfully pass a drug screen and background check. One to two years of experience with the I / DD population preferred.