Direct Support Professional

Employment Support Professional Job Location: St Johnsbury, VT 05819 Salary Range: $19.50 - $23.84 Hourly RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE Transports consumers to and from work. Develop a rapport with individuals to cultivate a safe and supportive working relationship. Assists individuals to understand and overcome social and emotional issues, provide skill building techniques, and develop and enhance supports to enable the consumer to decrease their dependency on agency services as much as possible. Assist and support individuals to develop natural supports at the work sites. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and provide transportation to and from distances as required in a reliable, safe, inspected and registered vehicle, in accordance with agency policies. QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent. Experience working with individuals who have an intellectual/development disability preferred. Valid driver's license and appropriate vehicle insurance. SALARY & BENEFITS Competitive Pay! $19.50 - $23.84 per hour and Mileage Reimbursement Tuition & continuing education reimbursements and loan repayment program Low-cost Health and Dental insurance 403b retirement plan with Agency contribution and match Generous paid time off, 12 sick days and 12 paid holidays Short-/long-term disability coverages Outstanding employee wellness program Life insurance, AFLAC, employee assistance program, and additional optional benefits NKHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Northeast Kingdom Human Services is an equal opportunity at-will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. #J-18808-Ljbffr