Direct Support Professional (DSP)

**THE INDIVIDUAL(S) HIRED FOR THIS SPECIFIC POSITION WILL PRIMARILY WORK AT OUR ONE OF OUR BROOKSTON HOME**

WHO WE ARE

Winter Family Care began providing services to individuals with disabilities in the early 1980s and has provided dedicated, individualized supports for decades. As our company grows, we continue to remain committed to becoming a team-member focused organization by providing adequate wages, in-depth training, and good employee benefits. We are always excited to welcome new team members to our teams and help support our growing mission of providing care, sharing life.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for dedicated, creative, and caring individuals to join our growing team of Direct Support Professionals. The ideal individual will be able to work independently and in a team environment to provide the highest level of support to our service recipients. The candidate will be expected to work 12-hour shifts and every other weekend.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

As a Direct Support Professional, you will have the responsibility of maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment for all service recipients. The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following (a full job description is available upon request):

· Devote attention to the care and development of the service recipients within the facility or home-setting.

· Assist, monitor, and mentor individuals with preparation of daytime activities, such as but not limited to, encouraging good personal hygiene and proper community/in-home behaviors.

· Encourage community integration by assisting individuals in joining community organizations of their choice.

· Assist with daily cares when needed with the service recipient, such as toileting, bathing, feeding, etc.

· Responsible for reading and understanding the Individual Abuse Prevention Plan for each service recipient. Each recipient is unique and will have their own plan published in their record book kept in a designated location of the home they are living in.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, & REQUIREMENTS

· Ability to work in a home-like setting.

· Ability to work without immediate supervision.

· Strong verbal and written communication.

· Ability to be Tuberculosis tested if deemed necessary for the house/setting.

· Must have a high school diploma or GED (REQUIRED).

· Must be 18 years of age or older.

· Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

· Must be able to be fingerprinted if necessary.

· Valid driver's license.

· CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

· MANDT and CPI certification preferred.

BENEFITS

· $1.00 per hour retention bonus paid out every 6 months up to $1,000.

· Medical, dental, and life insurance

· Up to 8 weeks paid maternity leave

· Paid time off and sick leave

· Tuition assistance program

· Employee referral program

HOW TO APPLY

Visit jobs.winterfamilycare.com to apply

OR

E-mail the following to hr@winterfamilycare.com with the position you are applying for in the subject line:

· Resume

· Cover letter

· Three professional references

The details in this job ad shall not be considered an exhaustive list. A full job description is available upon request by e-mailing hr@winterfamilycare.com.

*The pay for all positions is based on the location hired for. The base rate of pay is $18.25 per hour with all locations having shift adjustments based on the location and shift scheduled.
**Full and part-time employment status is dependent upon the location and shift hired for.
***Some asleep overnight shifts may be paid at a lower rate.

The dedication, commitment, creativity, vulnerability, and unique experiences of each individual team member has built the foundation for Winter Family Care's long-standing success story. We are committed to providing every employee and service recipient with an inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential. Winter Family Care recruits, hires, trains, and promotes based on team members full range of talents, skills, abilities, and commitment to serving our service recipients. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Winter Family Care is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all team members and applicants.