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Once you join our team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you'll have paid training sessions at our training center and in the program to gain skills in areas pertaining to developmental disabilities, medication dispensing, CPR/FA, crisis management, behavior support, documentation, and other job-related topics. You'll also be able to determine at that time if you will enjoy working in this field and if this job will be a good fit for you. Each day, you'll assist in supporting individuals to be as independent as possible. You'll support people with developmental disabilities in daily living skills such as meal preparation, hygiene, home up-keep, medications, socialization, recreational activities, community activities, and learning new skills. By understanding individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, motivation, likes and dislikes, you'll be able to provide individuals with the best supports possible. Some aspects of this position are challenging, but the rewards are definitely worth the effort. It is rewarding to see your hard work pay off as you support individuals in achieving their goals. Seeing their progress from the guidance, support, and compassion you show to them is priceless. You'll enjoy being able to make a difference every day! $14.15 per hour base rate plus a temporary additional $3 per hour bonus pay for every hour worked in our residential and apartment programs. You can also enjoy generous benefits including two plan options with Horizon Blue Cross for health, prescription and vision insurance, two plan options with Delta dental for dental insurance, and supplemental Aflac Insurance. These insurance plans provide great health and dental coverage! You'll receive complimentary group-term life insurance if full-time, generous paid time-off, and can elect to start saving for the future to your own retirement plan account immediately and then start receiving agency matching contributions after a year! * High School Diploma or Equivalent * Previous experience is a plus but not required * Drug Screen , Background check and fingerprinting will be required upon being hired at the agency Full-time and Part-time positions available. 40 hours per work full time / 8 to 4 hours per week part-time 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am