Bi-Weekly Live In Direct Support Professional
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Company DescriptionWelcome 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.What we have to offer:* Pay: $17.50 an Hour* Full range scale: $17.50-$18.50* Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for full-time employees* Supplemental Insurance* Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for full-time employees* Pet Insurance* Life Insurance for full-time 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 orientationJob DescriptionThe 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.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS: Include the following & other duties may be assigned.* 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 mannerQualifications* 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 independentlyAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Equal Opportunity Employer9/26