We are hiring for an ASL Direct Support Professional to provide personalized support to individuals with disabilities, helping them engage meaningfully in their communities and achieve their personal goals.
Requirements
- Advocate for individuals' human, legal, and civil rights
- Promote health and safety by supporting wellness initiatives and accident prevention
- Encourage self-advocacy and empower individuals in making their own choices
- Facilitate community engagement by accompanying individuals to work, recreational activities, and social events
- Teach and support independent living skills, including household management and personal care
- Provide transportation for appointments, errands, and community activities
- Foster social connections by supporting relationship-building within the community
- Support informed decision-making regarding living arrangements, employment, and social activities
- Assist with personal care tasks, such as hygiene, bathing, dressing, and household chores (laundry, cleaning, and decorating)
- Maintain accurate documentation of provided services and support
- Understand and address challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, using effective advocacy strategies
- Connect individuals with community resources for career development, education, and volunteer opportunities
- Encourage effective communication, adapting to individual needs and preferences
- Assist with medication administration in accordance with state laws and regulations
- Ensure confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all aspects of care
Benefits
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities