Direct Support Professional - Bi-Weekly Live In - $17.50 per hour

Welcome to Dungarvin Support Living, formerly known as Aacres! Are you looking to make a difference and create meaningful connections?

We specialize in providing in-home support to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Join our team and be a part of an organization that strives to improve the quality of life for the individuals we serve.

Schedule :

• Wednesday - Wednesday 7am-11pm - Live-In Bi-weekly
• Qualified candidates MUST BE AVAILABLE to work the schedule listed above in it's entirety.

What we have to offer :

• Pay : $17.50 an Hour
• Full range scale : $17.50-$18.50
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for eligible employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck- early pay access
• PAID training and orientation

The live-in model allows for structure in a client's home environment; Live-In DSP / Caregivers work a 7 day on / 7 day off schedule.

You will be required to live in the individuals' home on location and will be paid 16 hours a day (minus any unpaid break time).

Live-ins work approximately two weeks per month and earn full-time pay plus overtime! Bi-weekly compensation will be for 105 hours (25 of which are paid at a rate of time and a half).

You will also be paid for any interrupted sleep time, if applicable. Live-ins are also provided with a weekly food budget during your week on.

You will receive one 7-hour break during your scheduled shift.

All off time must be spent off location - the individual’s home cannot be your primary residence.

Responsibilities :

• Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
• Follow all support plans to ensure that care is person centered, which includes helping individuals reach their goals and overcome behavioral challenges.
• Meal preparation / cooking and household cleaning, including laundry, washing dishes, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, etc.
• Provide transportation to individuals using company-provided vehicles, public transportation or, if approved, personal vehicle.
• Employees may need to handle and de-escalate inappropriate behavior from the individuals such as verbal and / or physical aggression
• Support levels could include but are not limited to : verbal assistance, partial and / or full physical assistance, and performing personal care / hygiene tasks as needed
• Check and assure all documentation is accurate and completed in a timely manner

Qualifications :

• Ability to live in the home for 7 days
• Ability to leave the home for 7 days
• Be 18+ Years Old
• At least 1 year of previous caregiving experience (experience with intellectual / developmental disabilities preferred)
• Must have a Valid Drivers License
• Have a High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work independently
12 days ago