Direct Support Worker --Residential

Description

We invite you to connect with us - our mission will transform your life!

Do you believe in transforming lives and creating genuine connections within the developmental disability field?

HH is looking for a Direct Support Worker to provide support to clients by assisting with daily living activities.

Join our vibrant mission-focused community!

Helping Hand (HH) provides top-quality service through our Outpatient Clinic, Helping Hand School, Community Day Services, Residential Living Services and Employment Services.

At HH genuine connections lead to student and client achievements, staff successes and a strong commitment from our families and supporters. Remarkable transformations happen all around HH as genuine connections and top-quality service are equally valued!

HH’s vision statement, for people with Intellectual/Developmental disabilities to be equally valued in all communities, speaks to the value HH sees in ALL! We recognize that all people of all abilities bring a unique, and equal, impact to our lives.

Our emphasis on value extends to our team members as we encourage career development, comprehensive training, and mentorship in all positions throughout our agency.

HH has been awarded the honor of Best and Brightest Companies in Chicago and in the Nation for the past four years. This award is a reflection of the incredible talent and commitment shown by our HH team members every day.

We invite you to connect with us - our mission will transform your life!

Our Mission: Transforming lives of all connected to Helping Hand through genuine care and education.

Qualifications

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Residential supervisor and in accordance with state agency policies and procedures, the Direct Support Worker is responsible for the support, training, and services coordination of the persons served.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up work/programming areas in the most effective manner to maximize training potential.
• Inspect all work to ensure all standards are being met.
• Track daily the goals/product of each individual and distribute paychecks.
• Maintain programming/production output in compliance with guidelines established by supervisor.
• Assist with ADL’s, feeding, toileting as per individualized need.
• Implement activities and recreation per programming schedule.
• Transport by agency vehicle as assigned.
• Implement and document individual training objectives.

Qualifications and Education/Training/Experience:

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities required for Day Trainer position.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record if driving is required.
• Must apply for PACE certification if driving a PACE vehicle is required
• Must be able to work at any one of Helping Hand’s facilities as assigned

Schedule and Compensation

• Schedule Varies
• Salary range: $18.25 - $19.21 per hour

Compensation & Benefits we are proud to offer you, include but are not limited to:

Full-Time Employees:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Match

• Company Paid Basic Life/AD&D, STD and LTD Insurance for all FT employees

• Voluntary Life, STD Buy-Up, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Paid Time Off – Policy varies per position/job title and FT/PT status:

• 13 Paid Holidays per year

• Vacation Days (non-school employees)

• School Closings (school staff)

• Personal Days

• Paid Sick Days

• Bereavement Leave

• Vacation Day rollover option (non-school staff)

Full-Time and Part-Time Employee Benefits:

• Competitive pay

• Expense Reimbursement when applicable

• EAP (Employee Assistance Program) & BenefitHub discounts

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – eligible upon hire to participate

• Helping Hand matches up to 4% after 500 hours of service

How we show our appreciation for everything you do:

• Quarterly employee Transformation Award

• Years of service recognition

• Health and Wellness In-Services

• Holiday gatherings

• Yearly Executive Team gift to staff members

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Potential for yearly bonus

• Tuition Reimbursement for FT staff members

• Employee In-Service Days

Opportunities for growth:

• Promotions from within whenever possible

• Employee Workshops and Trainings

Exciting Annual Events:

• Helping Hand Golf Outing

• Annual Gala

• Gallery Night

• Move With HH Walk

Helping Hand 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.

Salary : $18 - $19