Direct Support Professional

6 days ago

Valparaiso, Indiana, United States Oppent Full time
Do you want to be the one making a difference in the lives of others? By joining the Opportunity Enterprises team YOU can have a huge impact on a person's life and yours too Be a part of OE, a premier agency in Northwest Indiana, as a Direct Support Professional to some amazing individuals

Description:
Day Program Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (clients). You create an encouraging and safe environment while clients are participating in educational group programming. Our DSPs implement a full day of curricular activities with clients such as art, cooking, computers, games, etc. All activities encourage personal growth and peer-to-peer interaction. Programs occur Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise multiple clients served during Day Program activities.
  • Execute curriculum program as scheduled through active treatment as well as assisting with personal goals.
  • Administer assessments for clients served as directed.
  • Provide for the personal care needs of clients.
  • Perform necessary housekeeping duties as assigned to ensure facility and equipment are clean and sanitary.
  • Intervene in crisis situations and complete the necessary documentation.
  • Attend and actively participate in agency meetings, in-services, conferences, workshops, programs, and other organizational meetings as required.
  • Ensure client satisfaction.
  • May have to physically assist in client transfers.
  • Teach and model appropriate social and interpersonal behaviors.
  • Complete all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with agency, state policies and procedures.
  • Keep current on all trainings and follow instruction given on each person's plan (Behavior Support Plans, Individual Prescriptive Plans, etc.).
  • Staff may be cross trained in all day services programs and specific residential sites.
  • Must be willing to work in residential sites when the Day Program is unexpectedly closed.

Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Must pass pre-screening requirements (i.e. Drug screening, TB Test, and Background check)

Benefits to all Employees:
Accrued Time Off
Partial Holiday Pay
Partial Paid Birthday off
Employee discounts (Verizon phone plans & YMCA membership)
Employee referral program
Pay On Demand Option (UKG Wallet)
FSA accounts
Paid Mileage
Employee recognition events
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Extensive training
Flexible Hours
CPR/First Aid training

Additional Benefits to Full-Time Employees:
401K w/ 5% company matching
8 paid holidays
Paid day off on Birthday

PTO
Pay On Demand Option (UKG Wallet)
HSA Accounts
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Casual Fridays
Supplemental Insurance (short term disability, cancer plans, life insurance and more)

About Opportunity Enterprises:


Founded in 1967, we are a nonprofit organization that strives to help individuals with developmental disabilities reach their greatest potential and live full, enriching lives.

Our vision is to create a fully integrated community where life for persons with developmental disabilities is valuable, purposeful, and fulfilling.

We believe it is possible to make a positive difference in the lives of the individuals we serve by accepting people as they are and supporting them in achieving their fullest growth and development.

We know that well-trained and motivated staff is at the core of helping us achieve our vision.

Our employees work hard to ensure that our clients are heard and given the resources they need to be self-sufficient.

To show our appreciation, we strive to provide a positive work environment that encourages innovation and change to help our employees continuously learn and grow.

Make a difference today Please fill out our brief application and- we'll be in touch soon

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