Day Services Assistant

Job Description Job Description Vodec is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Direct Support Professional . As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a key role in providing support and care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who participate in our day habilitation program. This is a rewarding position where you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
"By helping others reach their potential, you reach yours."
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Available Position:
Full-time; 40 hours per week
Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Wage: $17.50 per hour
Hiring Bonus: $1,000 (paid in one increment after six months of continued employment)
As a Direct Support Professional, you will be responsible for assisting individuals with daily living activities, such as personal care, meal planning and preparation, nutrition and cooking classes, medication administration, and household tasks. You will also provide emotional support, encourage community engagement and socialization, and assist with transportation to appointments or activities. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a strong desire to help others.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Direct support professional staff address the wants and needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which include:
Promote and encourage community integration and socialization opportunities in a positive manner.
Support and enrich the lives of individuals
Support personal goals
Assist individuals to gain knowledge and confidence in life skills
Teach skills to expand a person’s independence
Reinforce therapies, including speech, behavioral support and physical therapy
Administer medications and maintain accurate medication records
Support individuals with hygiene, including personal care tasks and grooming
Ensure all needs are addressed in a respectful manner with dignity and personal choice
Complete and maintain required documentation and trainings
We provide excellent benefits to eligible employees:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance as well as voluntary life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability available
403(b) retirement program with match
Paid vacation, paid sick leave and holiday hours
Career advancement opportunities
Generous employee referral bonus program
Opportunities for bonuses/incentives and internal recognition programs
Paid on-site training including CPR, First Aide, Mandatory Reporter and Medication Aide
Build relationships and make a difference
The MOST rewarding job you will ever have
Requirements:
Must be at least 19 years of age
Completion of High School Diploma or GED
Possess a valid drivers license and current auto insurance
Pass all background checks
On the job training
Compassionate and patient demeanor
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent in-person and electronic communication skills and interpersonal skills
Vodec offers opportunities to take on more responsibility, advancement and grow your career.
Vodec’s mission is to provide services to persons with disabilities in order that those persons may live, work and participate in the community in the least restrictive environment to achieve their full potential. Our purpose is to support and advocate for persons with disabilities so those persons have opportunities to develop to their fullest potential, to interact with society, to experience a sense of belonging and to contribute something of themselves at their own levels of ability .
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