Direct Support Professional - Lower Valley (25) - COMMUNITY LIVING : Job Details

DescriptionHow would you like to get paid for hanging out with a friend? If you enjoy:Making an impact in someone's lifeCookingGoing to the moviesAttending concertsTaking day trips...this is the position for you.What is a DSP?A Direct Support Professional (DSP) helps people with disabilities live their best lives.No experience? No problem-we'll pay you to train.A DSP provides services focused on maintaining health and safety while promoting independence and an increased quality of life through instruction and support.If you love making a difference in a unique way, become a DSP at Community Living.What Community Living provides:Eligibility for mileage and staff expense reimbursementAccrue personal leaveEarn sick leave (1 hour for every 40 hours worked).Earn holiday payAll full-time employees (30 hours/week or more) are eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insuranceAll employees eligible to participate in the agency's 401(k) planWhat will you get to do when you're a DSP?Help take people to doctor's appointmentsHelp plan, cook and map out mealsHelp people shop for wants/needs and grocery shop for the weekTeach people how to manage a monthly budget Help run errandsAssist people in getting involved with the community and becoming independent Support the interaction with family and friendsQualifications:High school diploma or GED equivalent18 years of age or olderInsured and safe automobileValid driver's license and an acceptable driving recordPrior experience working with individuals with developmental and/or learning disabilities (Preferred but NOT required)Willing to submit to a DSHS background check (Convictions will not necessarily disqualify you from employment)Benefits: The following benefits are available to all regular full-time employees (30 hours/week or more)MedicalDentalVisionLifeEmployer Paid LifeAflacPersonal LeaveReady to get started?Become a Direct Support Professional at Community Living Inc. and make a difference today!