Community Skills Specialist (DSP-Howell)

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY ONLY! NO WEEKENDS! DAY TIME HOURS 8:30AM TO 4:30PM

FULL OR PART TIME!!!

Life Enrichment Academy (LEA) is looking for YOU! Are you a DSP or have experience working with others or just looking to get into the field of helping others? Then we are the place for you! We offer a fun and supportive program that will make you smile while you work. We have positions open for DSP's who are looking to be responsible for Individuals Served in a vocational and community setting.

Additional Perks and Benefits of Working at Life Enrichment Academy

* Paid time off for full-time and part-time staff with quarterly monetary payout available

* Multiple medical plan options, vision & dental plans for you and your dependents

* Retirement Tax Annuity Plan, company paid life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Employee Assistance Program, voluntary legal plan, voluntary Short Term Disability, voluntary Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity plans

*Career learning and Development paid training with opportunities to advance.

*Employee discounts with national retailers

*Referral Bonus program, Staff appreciation Days, Employee of the Year/Manager of the Year award!

LEA's Direct Support Professional will have the following daily job functions (plus more):

• Interact with Individuals Served, parents, guardians, supervisors, visitors, community members, business partners, and funding sources in a positive professional manner.
• Train Individuals Served providing reinforcement when appropriate, in order to increase their independence.
• Schedule vocational work assignments and complete appropriate documentation.
• Complete daily documentation (goals, incident reports, Individuals Served, payroll, billing, progress notes, attendance, etc.) in accordance with regulations as outlined by Medicaid, Funding Source, Department of Labor, etc.
• Schedules and completes community integrated programming with Individuals Served including transportation and appropriate documentation.
• Assist individuals with meals, hygiene and supports in accordance with person centered plans and plan of service.
• Prepare and pass medication and document as required.
• Complete annual assessments/reports and actively participate in the plan of service meeting as required.
• Attend and actively participate in training sessions, staff meetings and in-services.
• Adhere to corporate health and safety guidelines ensuring a safe and secure environment for persons served and co-workers.
• Act as Liaison between Life Enrichment Academy and Employment Partners.

Our Direct Support Professional must be able to lift, push, pull, support a minimum of 25lbs. Along with being able to do pro-longed sitting, standing, walking for 8-hour shift. And must be able to drive in community integrated responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS (but not limited too):

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year experience working with developmentally disabled adults
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License, Chauffer’s License preferred
• Proficient in MSOffice
• Successful completion of the post offer process, including criminal background check and clearance from the Office of Recipient Rights
• Completion of all required training in the specified timeframe

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.45 - $17.45 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person