Direct Support Professional - Lower Valley (24)

How would you like to get paid for hanging out with a friend? If you enjoy: Making an impact in someone's life Cooking Going to the movies Attending concerts Taking day trips …this is the position for you. What is a DSP? A Direct Support Professional (DSP) helps people with disabilities live their best lives. No experience? No problem—we’ll pay you to train. A DSP provides services focused on maintaining health and safety while promoting independence and an increased quality of life through instruction and support. If you love making a difference in a unique way, become a DSP at Community Living. What Community Living provides : Eligibility for mileage and staff expense reimbursement Accrue personal leave Earn sick leave (1 hour for every 40 hours worked). Earn holiday pay All full-time employees (30 hours/week or more) are eligible for medical, dental, vision and life insurance All employees eligible to participate in the agency's 401(k) plan What will you get to do when you’re a DSP? Help take people to doctor's appointments Help plan, cook and map out meals Help people shop for wants/needs and grocery shop for the week Teach people how to manage a monthly budget Help run errands Assist people in getting involved with the community and becoming independent Support the interaction with family and friends Qualifications : High school diploma or GED equivalent 18 years of age or older Insured and safe automobile Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record Prior experience working with individuals with developmental and/or learning disabilities (Preferred but NOT required) Willing to submit to a DSHS background check (Convictions will not necessarily disqualify you from employment) Benefits : The following benefits are available to all regular full-time employees (30 hours/week or more) Medical Dental Vision Life Employer Paid Life Aflac Personal Leave Ready to get started? Become a Direct Support Professional at Community Living Inc. and make a difference today! Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.50 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance