Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Catholic Charities is an organization that values helping others at any stage in their life, regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle. We place a special emphasis on helping those who are economically poor and the vulnerable. Catholic Charities is made up of multiple geographic and service-specific agencies. We are privileged to make a difference and love what we do. We value work-life balance and offer an extensive benefit package.

We are currently hiring for a Direct Support Professional, to work within our Catholic Charities Disabilities Services agency. As a Direct Support Professional, you would be responsible for:

• Assisting, providing and promoting independence in individuals’ daily treatment, care and services
• Administering medications accurately and in accordance with agency policy and procedures
• Maintaining a current knowledge base of the population served by the agency’s mission and their physical, health and emotional related needs
• This position is expected to respect the individual’s personal choice, lifestyles and their dignity to make decisions for themselves

Direct Support Professional Minimum Salary: $16.10/hour or $18.10/hour *starting rate is determined by program assigned*

Direct Support Professional Maximum Salary: $18.10/hour or $20.10/hour **once all required trainings have been completed**

Direct Support Professional Schedule: Full-time and part-time, morning, evening, and awake overnight shifts available

**The training requirements are 5 days of Orientation, SCIP CPR/First Aid, and Medication Administration Certification, including successful completion of medication pours. All of these trainings are paid and hosted by Catholic Charities Disabilities Services.

***We offer a differential for any hours worked between 3pm Friday and 7am Monday***

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• All employees must consent to a full criminal background check and fingerprinting

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Retirement planning options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Time Off (As an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year based on your standard work day)
• Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)
• Monthly Employer Funded HRA
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Click here for our Benefits Brochure

Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)