Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Full Time
Emporia, KS
Posted
Job description

Journeys Incorporated is growing and expanding! Journeys Incorporated provides the support to empower each individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to achieve their highest level of mental, physical, intellectual, social and emotional independence. Journeys Inc. is committed to the teamwork necessary to fulfill our mission of supporting and assisting each individual reach their greatest potential by providing and encouraging maximum growth. We create a system of care where individuals and families have the information they need to communicate, make informed decisions, and live life to the fullest.

The support given will follow specific goals and objectives of each individual served.

Qualifications:

  • Education: High school diploma or GED required.
  • Experience: 1 year experience working with the IDD population, preferred
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License and Insurance
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background and motor vehicle check, including KDADS required screenings
  • Must be willing to work nights and weekends
  • Must be able to pass a physical, first aid, and CPR training
  • Flexibility

Benefits:

  • Full-time employment opportunities
  • Job Training
  • Health Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Simple IRA
  • Overtime available

Responsibilities:

  • Provide personal care needs which may include physical intervention, hygiene care, meal prepping, budgeting, shopping, cleaning, and attend meetings
  • Monitor and/or administer medications as prescribed
  • Documentation of shift coverage
  • Assist individuals and families with informed choices
  • Participate in the development and modification of Person Centered Support Plans
  • Maintain positive relationships with individuals, families, and other professionals
  • Transporting individuals to preferred appointments, work, and community activities
  • Documentation of event reports and outcomes
  • Provide companionship and emotional support
  • Become CPI certified

Work Location:

  • Chase, Lyon, Morris, Wabaunsee, Coffey, Franklin, and Osage Counties

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Overnight shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Emporia, KS: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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