How much does an Direct Support Person make at companies like BEVERLY FARM FOUNDATION in the United States? The average salary for Direct Support Person at companies like BEVERLY FARM FOUNDATION in the United States is $83,474 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $68,478 and $98,471. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. View the Cost of Living in Major Cities2
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Beverly Farm Foundation is a 125-Year-Old company serving 250 people daily across a beautiful 200 acre campus and locations throughout the rural area of Godfrey, Illinois. Beverly Farm Foundation creates loving and caring homes offering a dignified quality of life for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services include 24-hour Residential Care, Health and Wellness Services, Applied Behavioral Support Services, Nutrition Services, Dental Services, Community Day Services, Case Management Services, and Periodic Support Services. At Beverly Farm we value people, excellence, innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Would you like to get paid while doing fun activities that feel like family fun!? Would you love a career that allows you the freedom of going on fun outings such as sporting events, theater shows, and the Zoo? Are you a creative person that wouldn’t mind developing meaningful activities? If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, then look no further! Entry level position, no experience needed, and we offer paid training!
At Beverly Farm Foundation, we strive to create a loving caring home for adults with developmental disabilities. Apart of your job as a Direct Support Person(DSP), would be creating fun activities that also develop independence within our residents. In addition, our DSPs accompany individuals on daily outings such as shopping trips, doctor’s appointments, trips to the park, etc. If this sparks your interest, review the below DSP job description, and APPLY NOW!
Job Summary: Responsible for meeting individuals needs as specified by the Service Plan. Will implement all services specified in the Service Plan for individuals assigned. Responsible for the daily care of each individual served.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Must be at least 18 years of age. Must verify at least an 8th grade education and reading comprehension. Good physical health and lifting abilities. Experience preferred, but not necessary. Successful completion of Pre-Employment/On the Job Training Program and competency tests.
Skill Requirements:
A. Oral Communication Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; Actively participates in organizational In Service meetings and events.
B. Written Communication Skills Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs.
C. Teamwork Skills Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
D. Professionalism Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with dignity and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Technology Skills:
Utilizes computer to accomplish job tasks. Computer literacy essential in word processing, spreadsheet applications, and databases. Knowledge of Outlook or similar program.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, crawl, and reach. Employee will occasionally use mechanical lift, climb stairs and ramps. The employee will frequently and occasionally lift and/or move up to or over 75 pounds. From time to time, employee may be required to work long hours and mandatory overtime. The employee is frequently required to use both hands, push/pull, use sharp objects, and talk. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. On occasion, noise level may be very loud. On occasion the work environment may be cold and hot.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the ability to hear when communicating with employees and using a phone line.
Work Environment: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.
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