Direct Support Professional

ShineLight

Direct Support Professional

National
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Location: St. Pauls, NC

    Salary: $10-$15/hour ( benefit package starts day 1, potential pay increase and retirement plan match after 90-day trial period)

    Training: Paid training provided (NCI, CPR, Medicine Administration)

    Hours: 8 AM - 8 PM, Monday to Friday, with rotating weekends and 8 PM - 8 AM Monday to Friday, with rotating weekends

    Job Overview: Join our team as a Direct Support Professional at a group home for adolescent boys. Provide comprehensive support, foster personal growth, and ensure their safety.

    Preferred Experience: Experience with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is preferred but not required.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Valid driver's license
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Reliable transportation and valid auto insurance
    • Willingness to care for (or learn how to care for) individuals with Autism or Developmental Disabilities – we offer paid training.

    Key Responsibilities In Caring For Individuals:

    • Support personal goals and outcomes
    • Develop social support networks for
    • Maintain family connections
    • Ensure safety and well-being
    • Assist with daily tasks and activities
    • Provide transportation using personal vehicle
    • Maintain accurate documentation
    • Advocate and educate the community

    Additional Duties:

    • Communicate goals and progress
    • Assist with managing finances and community engagement
    • Monitor health information and medication administration
    • Encourage healthy eating and meal preparation
    • Adhere to scheduled hours and notify supervisors of emergencies
    • Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies
    • Exhibit professionalism and effective communication

    Ideal Candidate Profile:

    • Energetic and committed
    • Physically capable
    • Team player
    • Open to new ideas and problem-solving
    • Believes in growth potential
    • Flexible, creative, compassionate, patient, and reliable

    Why Join Us? Every day you make a significant impact in the lives of others. If you are passionate and meet the qualifications, apply today!

    Application Process: Submit your resume detailing relevant experience and qualifications.

    Job Type: Part-time

    Expected Hours: 30 per week

    Benefits: Effective Immediately

    • Dental, Health, and Vision insurance
    • Flexible schedule
    • Mileage reimbursement
    • Paid orientation and training
    • Paid time off
    • Professional development assistance
    • Referral program
    • Tuition reimbursement

    Benefits: After 90 days

    • Retirement Plan Match After 90 days Employed

    Schedule:

    • 12-hour shifts
    • Day and evening shifts
    • Holidays
    • Monday to Friday
    • Morning shifts
    • Overtime
    • Rotating weekends

    Relocation:

    • Must relocate to Saint Pauls, NC 28384 before starting work

    Work Location: In person