Direct Support Professional (Hourly)

Job Description:Are you passionate about helping others? Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.Purpose:To provide support, assistance and supervision to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to live valued lives in the community.Must possess basic computer skillsHigh School Diploma or equivalent if required by work locationMinimum one year of experience working in the human service field if required by work locationEssential Functions:Identifies and reports any suspected abuse or violations of an individual’s rightsProvides support, assistance and supervision to meet the needs and goals of the individuals according to their plansEnsures that each individual’s training, behavior and support programs are being implemented and documented in accordance with regulatory requirementsEnsures that the health, safety and well-being of the individuals are protected at all timesProvides a positive, reinforcing environment that promotes independence and choiceFollows positioning schedules, uses proper equipment and assistive devices per planProvides necessary level of assistance for appropriate diet, texture and equipmentEnsures all homes, outside areas and vehicles are well maintained and organizedPerforms all other duties as assignedSR97A12This position will remain open until filled. If you were referred by a current Sunrise employee, please make sure to indicate so when completing the employment application process.As part of our policies, all candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment. Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness.Compensation and benefits estimated range: the pay range represents the base hourly rate or salary that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position at the time of posting. At Sunrise Community, Inc. we provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, wealth and wellbeing. Paid time off, Retirement plan, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program and more.

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