Caregivers

Salary: $13.00 to $13.75/hr

GET PAID TO INTERVIEW! Submit an application, call our office at (208) 904-1950 to schedule your interview, and receive $5.00 after your interview is complete!

 

We are HIRING IMMEDIATELY and constantly for caregivers who are thoughtful, caring, supportive, and looking to enter a human services career field! We have shifts available from 8am to 4pm, 4pm to 12am, and 12am to 8am.

 

A Direct Support Professional assists adults with developmental disabilities so they may reside as independently as possible in their homes and communities, socially thrive, and develop a sense of inclusion. As a Direct Support Professional, one will provide services tailored to the needs of the clients. This could consist of the following: self-direction; money management; daily living skills (e.g., hygiene, cooking); socialization; mobility; behavior shaping and management; personal assistance services.

 

Position Synonyms 


While we are hiring immediately for this position of Direct Support Professional, there are many direct care position names out there that are nearly identical to this one for working in the developmental disabilities field. Therefore, in an attempt at inclusion, here is a list such job titles: caregiver, direct support staff, direct care staff, direct care worker, direct care aide, and developmental disabilities professional.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct behavioral, cognitive, and emotional intervention to further the independence of the client in the home and community
• Ensure the safety of the client and model appropriate social interaction skills
• Transport individuals to and from designated intervention sites
• Keep appropriate documentation of shift activities and report any problems to management as soon as possible after occurrence or when discovered

 

Minimum Qualifications

• At least eighteen (18) years of age
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Genuine compassion for individuals with developmental disabilities

 

Working Conditions           

Services are provided to clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. As such, working conditions vary and involve the ability to adapt in a variety of environments that include business, home, community, and office. Shifts are scheduled in 8-hour increments and may require local travel. Part-time positions are available; however, employees must be able to work the standard 8-hour shift.

 

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 2 dental insurance options
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 2-weeks paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement for travel
• Paid trainings

 

A New Hope provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All employment at A New Hope is considered at-will. This means employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by A New Hope or the employee, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

 

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A New Hope provides support and services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Our services improve the quality of life for children, adults, and their families. We offer a variety of services for children 3 years of age and older through our Developmental Disability Agency. Residential Habilitation Services and Adult Day Services in our Clubhouse are available for adults age 18 and older. These individually tailored services provide the skills the clients need to participate more fully at home, school, and in the community. This is accomplished through daily life skills training and behavior intervention services.