Caregiver/ Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Evening Shift
Location
Missoula, MT | United States
Job description
**Up to $300 Sign on Bonus**
The Arc Western Montana is seeking dedicated caregivers to join our team in supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as a Direct Support Professional for our Evening shift. The DSP's role is to provide excellent care through positive, confident, and reassuring interactions with clients to assist them in living as independently as possible. this is a great role for a college students or others who want to work on the weekends.
Qualifications for a DSP
- Compassionate, respectful, and reliable
- Must be at least 17 years of age or older
- Ability to pass background check requirements
- Ability to effectively communicate in English, including electronically
- Pre-employment drug testing (in accordance with Montana State Law)
- Related caregiving experience (preferred)
- Entry-level position (will provide all training)
Perks of working at The Arc:
- Stable employment
- Promotional opportunities
- Rewarding career in helping others
- Regular schedules (with option to request extra shifts)
- Paid training (i.e. First Aid and CPR, Mandt Certification, Medication Certification, and more)
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Personal hygiene cares (toileting and bathing)
- Housekeeping duties
- Electronic documentation
- Medication administration
- Meal preparation, cooking and feeding
- Participates in community outings
- Monitor the health and safety of clients while they sleep
- Assist with programs (educational, skills, crafts)
- De-escalate physical & mental behaviors using Mandt training
Shifts:
- Evening shifts @ 3:00-11:00pm
- Relief
Full Time Expectations
Part Time Expectations
Relief Expectations:
- Work at least 1 shift per pay period (2 weeks)
- Work at least 2 The Arc holidays per year with 1 being Christmas Day or Thanksgiving Day
- Make contact with their program manager once per week via phone, email, or in person to provide available to work for the next 2 weeks.
Company Benefits:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Affordable Health Insurance package that includes Dental and Medical Insurance for as little as $50/month.
- Life Insurance plan
- Low cost Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching company funds up to 3.5%; immediate vesting
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Pay Rate :
Sign-On Bonus:
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Arc Western Montana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Salary
$17 - $18 per hour
