Overnight Direct Support Professional

Lakes Region Community Services Direct Support Professional

Lakes Region Community Services, a non profit social services agency, is currently hiring for full time and part time overnight Direct Support Professionals (11pm-7 am) in Laconia and Plymouth. As a Direct Support Professional, you provide support to individuals who have developmental disabilities and/or acquired brain disorders. No experience is needed. On the job training is provided!

Responsibilities include:

• Create and/or adhere to schedules designed for individuals
• Know and adhere to wheelchair and other medical equipment safety guidelines
• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals we support including medical, nutritional and hygiene needs
• Assist in ensuring all paperwork is complete, such as monthly progress notes, attendance logs, and vehicle documentation
• Meal prep
• Housekeeping
• Assisting individuals to safely and efficiently evacuate their home during fire drills and in case of an emergency

Skills needed to be a successful DSP:

• Excellent communication
• Ability to think quickly
• Commitment
• Patience
• Flexibility
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Honesty
• Team player
• Work under minimal supervision

Salary range for a Direct Support Professional ranges from $17.50- $20.00 depending on education and experience.

Requirements:

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required. Valid NH Drivers' license, reliable vehicle, and agency-determined minimal motor vehicle insurance coverage are required. Satisfactory completion of background and applicable pre-employment physical capacity screening checks also required. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Why choose LRCS?

• LRCS offers a competitive pay, as well as a generous benefits package for full-time employees, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, 403b, Employer-paid life, short term disability and long term disability. Additional voluntary plans are available.
• Paid Time Off– accrue earned time beginning your first day of employment, with no waiting period. Full time employees also enjoy 10 paid holidays.
• We invest in your professional growth through continuing education, training, and more.