FT Weekend (AON) Direct Support Professional- Howard County/Durham

FT/ Weekend Awake Over Night (AON)- Direct Support Professional (DSP)
HOWARD County/ DURHAM
Rate of Pay $23/hr
FLSA Status: Non-exempt


$500.00 Sign-On Bonus


We are seeking a Full- Time Awake Over Night Weekday Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide hands-on care to individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities providing assistance with personal hygiene, activities/ outings, social engagement, shopping, planning, cooking, and cleaning.

This position is:
Thursday 11pm – 9am,
Friday 11pm – 9am,
Saturday 10pm – 8am

Job Responsibilities:
• Assisting with participation and exploration of the community
• Cultivating and expanding independent living skills
• Provide assistance with personal hygiene, activities/ outings, social engagement, shopping, planning, cooking, and cleaning.
• Assisting with the development of meaningful and personal relationships
• Complete required documentation (e.g., incident reports, progress notes, behavior data, fire drills etc.
• Administer and record medications pursuant to State and Agency requirements, when applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits include:
• Health/ Vision/ Dental/ Life insurance plans
• 401 (K) Retirement Plan
• Sick and Vacation time
• Short and Long-term disability plans
• Paid Holidays
• Paid trainings, including CPR/First Aid and opportunities to obtain Med Tech Certification
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or G.E.D preferred
• Must have at least 2 years of driving experience
• Must be at least 20 years of age.
• Current driver’s license (not provisional) with less than 3 points on driving record
• Must be able to transport people supported as needed
• Some lifting and transferring may be required

Regular Base Rate is $22/hr. There is an additional $1/hr. shift differential for weekend shifts. ($22 +$1=$23/hr.)

$500.00 Sign-On Bonus
Pay Out Structure: $250 – First Day; $250 – after three months
(You must remain in the designated position for the time intervals specified above to qualify for the bonus payout. Employee's must complete all onboarding and new hire trainings to be eligible for payout. )