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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Community Bridges, Dunbarton, NHPosted: August 4, 2023, 12:00am

Workplace:

Job type: Full-time

Compensation:

About the job

Thank you for considering this DSP position to make a difference in the life of a non-verbal woman who has a fun-loving, spunky personality. As a Direct Support Provider, you will play a crucial role in filling her day with meaningful, productive experiences both in the home and out in the typical community, expanding and broadening this young woman's life. These experiences include activities of daily living, regular exercise, recreational, and social activites, as well as work and volunteer oppportunities.

Benefits to you:
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
- Great work environment and support from family manager.
- Training provided.
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance options available. - 403B retirement option
- Paid time off and holiday pay.

Qualifications:
- A kind, loving, nurturing female able to think 'outside the box'
- A self-starting, outgoing person, comfortable with initiating community connections
- An energetic person with an active lifestyle who enjoys the outdoors and animals
- Must be patient, respectful, and honest
- Comfortable with supporting some challenging behaviors
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Must have a valid driver's license and ability to use your vehicle to transport individual
- Experience preferred but not required

DSP Responsibilities:
- Support activities of daily living to promote greater independence
- Support and assist in daily exercise - Provide transportation to, and support in, activities outside the home and in the local
community
- Provide support in work and volunteer positions
- Creatively integrate into the typical community through social/recreational activities
- Support and expand communication skills

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, we encourage you to apply for the position of Direct Support Professional. Join in helping us create a supportive and inclusive environment for those we serve.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.85 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Dunbarton, NH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Please tell me in one or two sentences why you feel you would be a good fit for this position.

Experience:

  • Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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