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We’re looking for Direct Support Staff For a Residential Group Home, who is enthusiastic about helping youth with physical and mental disabilities reach their potential. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, responsible behaviors, self-determination and the ability to advocate for the people we support. To be successful in this position, candidates should be a natural leader who is organized, easy-going, confident and able to work as a team member.
Most importantly, the Direct Support Staff should be empathetic to the emotional and physical needs of the people we supper while respecting their right to confidentiality, justice and fairness. Individuals who thrive in busy settings and handle stressful situations will be ideal candidates for this position.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist the people we support by promoting the development of functional skills, stressing independence, inclusion and individualization.
- Maintain a safe, comfortable and appropriate environment while carrying out the duties associated with the basic daily physical care of patients.
- Maintain accurate and timely record keeping
- Ability to educate, and assist in daily living activities and needs
- Cleaning and sanitizing home
- Preparing meals
Requirements:
- High school Diploma
- 2 years healthcare or childcare experience
- Must pass level 2 background screening
- Complete all required trainings
- Direct Support experience preferred
- Behavior Focus experience preferred
Benefits:
- Competitive pay starting at $15.50 with increase after 60 days
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Company paid Short Term Disability Insurance
- Company paid Dental and Vision insurance
- Health Insurance - Company pays half
- Simple IRA retirement with company contributions
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedules including full and part time opportunities
- Opportunity to grow within the organization
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- New Port Richey, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to take a Level II Background Screening?
- What is your availability for the weekend?
- Do you have any experience working kids or adults with disabilities?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Group Home: 1 year (Preferred)
- Caregiving: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person