Direct Support Professional ($21/hour)

Hiring for multiple direct support professionals for the following shifts
Type: temp to hire

Part Time –

• 1^st shift, 20/hpw: Week 1: Monday 7am-3p, Fri/Sat 3p-11P, Week 2: Sun/Fri 3P-11P
• 1^st shift, 24/hpw: Week 1: Sunday/Monday/Thursday Week 2: Monday/Friday/Saturday 7am-3pm
• 3^rd shift, 24/hpw: Week 1 & Week 2: Sunday/Saturday 9am-9pm

Full Time –

• 2^nd shift, 36/hpw: Week 1: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 3p-11p
• 2^nd shift, 30/hpw: Week 1 & week 2: Mon – Friday 3p-9pm
• 3^rd shift, 32 hpw: Week 1 & week 2: Sun, Mon, Fri, Sat 11p-7am

Responsibilities:                     

• Treat each individual, co-worker, supervisor and others with the respect and dignity due every human being and adhere to the Department Developmental Services (DDS) Human Rights
• Standards and the Disabled Persons Protection Commission’s (DPPC) Mandated Reporter Guidelines around physical and emotional abuse, including the timely reporting of violations.
• Ensure each individual may achieve optimal quality of life (QOL) outcomes for people we support through a person-centered approach utilizing universal strategies, which is the foundation of the quality care and service provided. 
• Work with any of the individuals served, including providing physical assistance and/or supervision with mobility (light to heavy lifting and transfers), bathing, dressing, and other personal care tasks, as well as medical treatments, household tasks, laundry, recreational activities, etc.
• Work in cooperation with other employees to help provide and maintain a safe and warm home environment.  Assist with keeping home clean, organized, and accessible.  Perform a full range of household duties with individuals such as cleaning, cooking, laundry, grocery shopping, etc.  These tasks include light to heavy lifting and occasionally moving furniture.
• Develop a positive rapport/relationship with the individuals supported to encourage and foster their own personal growth, individual control, and emotional strength.