Direct Support Professional

3 weeks ago

Kalamazoo, United States Residential Opportunities Inc Full time

**Supervisor**: Assistant Program Coordinator, Program Coordinator.
**Status**: Non-exempt, full-time or part-time.
**Wage**: $16.23 hourly, adjusted for experience.
**Number of Openings**: Multiple.
**Evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available.**

Our Direct Support Professionals support adults who have developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, medical care needs, and/or physical disabilities in making day-to-day choices that lead to greater independence and community participation.

Entry level, full and part time, non-exempt status positions. Duties include: providing long-term, direct care services to assist adults with developmental and physical disabilities; providing personal and/or medical assistance when needed, including administering medications according to ROI procedures; role modeling appropriate behaviors and daily living skills; supporting Individuals Served to develop appropriate friendships and other meaningful relationships; teaching and supporting Individuals Served to complete tasks as independently as possible, such as personal hygiene, housekeeping, meal assistance, personal finance, social and leisure activities, and vocational/employment goals; and more.

**Paid training is provided to all new hires.** During your first few weeks of employment, you will take a number of in-person classes, virtual classes over Zoom, and self-paced online courses. Your supervisor will also schedule you for on-site orientations. Trainings include (but are not limited to): CPR/First Aid, nutrition, medication administration, crisis intervention, driving safety, and the legal rights and protections of Individuals Served. Trainings vary by position.

**Requirements**:

- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must possess a High School diploma/GED. You will be required to provide proof of said education through original diploma or official transcripts.
- U.S. Work Authorization.
- Approved driver status as determined by ROI preferred.

**Qualifications**:

- Ability to achieve and maintain required trainings and certifications including, but not limited to, medication certification, CPR & First Aid, and physical intervention techniques.
- Possess effective communication skills.
- Consistently arrive on time and as scheduled to the work site.
- Ability to intervene in behavioral crises and assist with a wide array of physical needs.
- Knowledge of how to operate basic home appliances and office equipment.
- Work independently in the absence of direct supervision.
- Demonstrate ability to appropriately communicate to families and support staff of Individuals Served.

**Benefits**:

- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Agency paid training
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% agency match
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability insurance availability
- Agency paid life insurance
- Medical flexible spending
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral bonus
- Overtime & Holiday pay
- Family Medical Leave eligibility

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.23 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overnight shift
- Overtime

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

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