About the position

At Family Relief Resources (FRR), our mission is to provide families and clients with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities with the quality, person-centered daily care they need. We provide qualified DSPs who have a passion and drive to help these individuals, with a positive, stable, and highly compensated work opportunity. We recognize this is a special gift and we are dedicated to helping every DSP to find the client they are meant to help. We are seeking a friendly, active, and compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support an energetic 18-year-old young man who thrives on connection and fun. He enjoys playing Xbox and Wii, riding bikes, swimming in the summer, going on walks/hikes, and visiting the zoo. He is looking for someone who can take him to his activities, including basketball and community events. He’s looking for someone who can be both a supportive caregiver and a friend. Academically he is at a 1st-grade level. He enjoys helping out with snacks and meals as he builds his independence skills. He is a very picky eater, so meals will mainly be prepared by his mother but may require assistance with meal prep when she is unavailable. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being active, engaging in games and outdoor activities, and supporting a young adult in developing life skills in a respectful and empowering way.

Responsibilities

• Engage in activities such as video games, biking, swimming, hiking (weather permitting)
• Supporting with simple meal prep when family is unable to assist (i.e. chicken nuggets)
• Support with hygiene when needed.
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Adapt to the client’s developmental and communication style
• Caring for a client on an individual basis in their home environment as well as taking them out into the community to learn skills and socialize.
• Teaching skills of independent living such as self-care, behavior management, budgeting, cooking, shopping and cleaning.
• Tracking client visits with GPS location verification at clock in/out using a smart phone.
• Providing transportation for clients when needed.
• Creating and entering specific progress notes after each shift.
• Submitting a progress report once per quarter.
• Maintaining a set schedule with clients.
• Working independently, showing up for shifts, and being an excellent communicator with client’s families and the agency.
• Being patient, kind, and positive in all situations.
• Adjusting to different types of personalities and disabilities from day to day.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of caregiving experience with adults
• 18 years or older
• Pass a Criminal History Check.
• Work a minimum of 15 hours per month.
• CPR and First Aid Certificate (within 3 months of hire)
• State required online training courses (pre-hire and within 3 months of hire)
• Basic knowledge of technology, including the ability to use a smartphone for timekeeping, submitting daily and quarterly shift reports, communication with office and client family, and additional requirements as needed.
• Has direct experience working with children and/or adults with varying levels of support needs (Including experience with intellectual and/or behavioral disabilities).
• Understand requirements of maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding individual information.
• Be literate and capable of understanding written and oral orders.
• Be able to communicate with individuals, health care providers, case managers, and appropriate others.
• Be able to respond to emergency situations when services are being delivered.

Nice-to-haves

• Valid license and car with current insurance.

Benefits

• Part-time or Full-time work opportunities
• Holiday pay (time and a half)
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance (30+ hours per week)
• Paid vacation (30+ hours per week, 6 months after hire)
• 401k with employer match (30+ hours per week, 1 year after hire)
• Paid sick days
• Paid continuing education opportunities
• Free gym membership