Salida Direct Support Professionals

Company: Starpoint
Location: Salida
Posted on: January 17, 2023

Job Description:

Salida Starpoint is hiring Full-Time and Part-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to HAVE FUN, LAUGH, and SMILE while supporting people with developmental disabilities to lead self-directed, meaningful lives.

Job Responsibilities :

HAVE FUN building relationships and supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live the lives they want to live as independently as possible.

See people SMILE every day by providing activities to bring joy to their lives.

LAUGH as you enjoy assisting people to learn new skills/techniques throughout the day.

Assist people by connecting them with resources to gain employment if desired.

COACH life skills in areas such as employment, money management, sex education, and relationship-building.

HELP people meet their basic needs.

Part-time and full-time opportunities.

Compensation:

Starting pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits

Medical Insurance Employee pays- $50.42/month, 100% coverage after meeting the deductible. Option to add dependents (price covered by the employee)

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k (employer matches up to 5%)

Employer Pays; Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Employee Pays (Voluntary); Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-term disability, Aflac, LegalShield, IDShield

Paid Time Off - Vacation/Sick and Holiday Pay

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications:

Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to transport clients in your vehicle, when needed.

Must be 18 years or older

Able to perform the physical demands of the position may include but are not limited to:

Carry 50+ pounds,

Push/pull 100+ pounds,

Able to stand/walk for 4+ hours a day.

Due to the nature of the work performed at Starpoint, and that this position works with an at-risk population, we do require criminal background and driving record checks to be completed.

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