Crisis Respite, Direct Support Professionals Needed. $18/hr. Apply today!

Educators, Behavioral Therapists, ABA Therapists, Behavioral Assistants, Day Program Direct Support Professionals (DSP) and Para-Educators are encouraged to apply!

Homes for Independent Living (HIL) has been a leader offering residential services for adults who have a wide variety of disabilities since 1984. Our residents live in small group homes or apartment settings which allow for individualized attention and support. Our philosophy is simple: give people the opportunity to achieve goals, meet challenges, fulfill dreams, and ultimately live well.

We are currently hiring Crisis Respite Direct Support Professionals at our Transitions South location. Crisis Respite support staff are qualified, highly specialized staff who provide respite support. Respite employees are committed and trained to focus on providing for the needs of people supported: crisis stabilization, behavioral prevention and intervention, recreation at home and in the community, daily living activities, and personal care support as well as maintaining the residence.

The ideal candidate for this opportunity will be an emphatic and hard-working respite professional to provide quality care for a wide variety of clients. The pace/energy of the program varies depending on the clients being supported. Most clients who come to crisis respite like to engage and keep busy throughout the day. The behaviors exhibited vary with each client. Staff who work at Transitions should expect to encounter: physical aggression, verbal aggression, elopement, wandering, self-abuse, manipulation, suicidal ideations, false allegations, and other client specific behaviors. Staff are trained on each client’s specific behavioral support plan upon the client’s admission, which outlines the specific behaviors exhibited.

The service goal at crisis respite is to provide a short-stay, community-based crisis respite service alternative for stabilization and active treatment. In addition, we provide consultation when the short stay is coming to a close to promote the success of ongoing support services based on the unique needs of each individual. The scope of service does not accommodate mobile or immediate crisis response as an alternative to law enforcement. The service is intended to offer a community based option to achieve stabilization. The desired outcome of this service is determining customized support services built around each person focused on achieving long term wellness. Clients do not typically stay at Transitions longer than 120 days.

The wage is $18 an hour with a $1/hr shift differential for 2nd shift Monday through Friday from 2pm-10pm and an extra $2/hr all weekend long from Friday 10pm-Sunday 10pm.

Benefits:

· Referral Bonus Program - $2,000 Bonus per positive referral!

· Access up to 50% of your earned money before pay day comes.

· Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Pay-down Programs

· Overtime and additional shifts available at your discretion

· Free certifications and paid training

· Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, Paid Time off (PTO) and many more benefits!

Qualifications:

· Minimum of 18 years of age to apply

· Demonstrated passion, accountability and teamwork.

· Ability to work with individuals with special needs or willingness to learn is key!

· No experience is necessary! We provide on the Job Training and have an in house certified trainer to assist you with getting your certifications.

· Successful completion of a criminal background check, caregiver background check, TB test and Health Screen prior to starting.

Homes for Independent Living provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• We often communicate outside of Indeed. What is a good phone number to contact you at?
• What is your email address?
• Which shift do you prefer to work?

Work Location: In person