Direct Support Professional
Not Remote
Department Overview:
Beacon Specialized Living is Michigan’s largest provider of residential-based behavioral health services. We are the only provider offering a CDSP certification and leveling program that will teach you lifelong skills with a clear career pathway to more responsibility a higher pay. Direct Support Professionals are essential health workers in high demand across the country. If you believe that everyone, regardless of their abilities, deserves to be a full member of their community, becoming a DSP may be the perfect way for you to launch your career. Beacon is an equal opportunity employer and one of Michigan’s best companies to work for.
Anticipated Hours Per Week
16-40Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $10.59 to $18.50Number Of Positions
3Position Summary/Job Duties:
- Provide opportunities through the day to help residents meet their goals.
- Adhere to the person-centered plans, and behavior plans as written for each resident.
- Provide quality of care in a safe and healthy setting, free from harm, while upholding the rights of all residents.
- Create a space of trust and relationship with all residents.
- Cook meals as necessary for residents based upon food specifications, diets, food exchanges and documentation.
- Transport residents and attend appointments, advocate, and obtain necessary documentation, when needed.
- Assist with supervision of residents doing their laundry and complete facility laundry as needed.
- Administer medications to residents as needed.
- Must remain awake and immediately accessible in all homes requiring 24/7 care.
Qualifications:
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Must possess a valid, active state of Wisconsin Driver's License.
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Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work in a timely manor.
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Must have strong charisma and communication techniques.
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Have the ability to pass a background check.
Application Instructions:
https://careers-beaconspecialized.icims.com/jobs/1379/direct-support-professional---madison%2c-wi/job
Contact:
Org: Beacon Specialized LivingContact: Nicolle Knaub
Web: beaconspecialized.org
Email: nicolle.knaub@beaconspecialized.org
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Job Profile
RestrictionsNot remote
Benefits/PerksCareer pathway Equal opportunity employer Flexible hours
Tasks- Adhere to plans
- Administer medications
- Cook meals
- Provide care
- Transport residents
Behavioral health Communication Cooking Medication Administration Reliable transportation Supervision Transportation
Experience0 years
Certifications Timezones