Full Time & Part Time Direct Support Professional DSP

About Us:

The mission of Our House Inc. is to provide healthy stimulating and inclusive environments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through community residences employment services innovative day programs social opportunities and related support services designed to help them achieve their full potential for living meaningful and productive lives.

Description:

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with activities of daily living community inclusion and in learning independent living skills in group homes or apartments.

What Youll Gain:

• Purpose-driven work that directly improves lives.
  
• Opportunities to grow and make a lasting impact in the DD community.

Current Shifts Available: Full Time and Part Time Available

• Full-Time: TuesdayFriday 3:00 PM 11:00 PM & Saturday 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
• Full-Time: TuesdayFriday 3:00 PM 11:00 PM & Saturday 8:00 AM 3:00 PM
• Full-Time: Friday Monday 3:00 PM 11:00 PM
• Part-Time Weekend: Saturday Sunday 7:00 AM 3:00 PM
• Part-Time Weekend: Saturday - Sunday 3:00 PM 11:00 PM
• Part-Time Weekend Awake Overnight: FridaySaturday 11:00 PM 7:00 AM & Sunday 11:00 PM 9:00 AM

Qualifications:

A valid drivers license with a good driving record & cannot have provisional driving restrictions.

Own transportation to and from work and between work sites

Minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent

Must be 21

Must be able to attend and pass and maintain agency provided (Paid) trainings

Demonstrated ability to enter notes for services and billing in an electronic health records system

Intermediate to advance proficiency in Microsoft Office

Must be able to provide Professional References during the Application Process

Responsibilities:

Support residents daily routine learning and gaining independent living skill in areas such as but not limited to nutrition hygiene money management and social skills

Assist with personal care including hygiene and medical needs

Support community inclusion outings such as bowling movie outings attending fairs (etc.)

Ensure residents safety and well-being

Administer and document medications

Transport residents to appointments and activities

Support residents in community integration

Lift/Force Requirement Weight Constant 10 lbs Frequent 25 lbs Occasional 50 lbs

Demonstrate empathy and respect towards residents

Participate in staff meetings and training

Advocate for residents rights and needs

Maintain accurate documentation

While on shift must be comfortable driving agency vehicles for community activities and transportation to medical & planned appointments.

Physical/Mental Demands:

Must ensure safety

Physical ability to assist residents with mobility and personal care

Good judgment and problem-solving skills

Able to work and think independently

Benefits:

Our House Inc. offers competitive salaries and benefits to employees:

• Full-time employee benefits package includes medical prescription dental vision life insurance tuition assistance matching 401K plan plus generous vacation personal and sick paid time off.
• Part-time and substitutes benefits include matching 401K plan tuition assistance and sick paid time off.

Disclosure:

Although Our House Inc. has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position Our House Inc. reserves the right to change the same including to change add to or subtract from the duties outlined within the sole discretion of Our House Inc. at any time with or without advance notice. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties including essential duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains at-will. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Our House Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these factors.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process please contact us at