Direct Support Professional (DSP)

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Adam's Place is looking for individuals who have heart and passion that are seeking to make a difference in assisting individuals with disabilities in their homes and in the community.

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Adam’s Place is seeking experienced Direct Support Professionals who are calm, confident, and resilient - individuals who can support adults with developmental disabilities in both everyday life and high-behavior situations.

We currently have urgent openings in two high-behavior homes. These roles involve supporting individuals who may display physical and assaultive behaviors. Candidates must be comfortable working in these environments and able to remain composed, follow training, and respond appropriately.

One of these Programs does offer a permanent $1.00/hour exceptional supports differential, and currently, as we are supporting around some circumstantial increases in behaviors, there is a $2.00/hour additional temporary exceptional supports differential that will continue until the home is more stabilized. This is a single client home, so most shifts are single staffed after training period. Applications MUST have experience working with physical assaultive behaviors.

Nice to Have

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We are currently offering a hiring bonus for our high behavior programs:

* First payday after completing training and working independently** at either of our high-behavior homes for two weeks: $250

* 90 days after becoming fully independent**: $500

* 6 months after becoming fully independent**: $1,000

* 1 year after becoming fully independent**: $2,000

Eligibility is subject to continued employment and satisfactory performance.

** In order to be considered fully independent, new hires must complete Safety & Orientation, complete fingerprinting, and complete 80 hours of program-specific training, unless signed off by QAT based on demonstrated competency and ability to perform duties independently.

It is the mission of Adam’s Place to create a culture of warmth and belonging to individuals with disabilities in their home & community. We will strive towards increasing quality of life by providing tools and resources to assist individuals to be the best ‘me’ they can be. We will have lots of fun and laughter in our journey together.

Responsibilities

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Experienced Direct Support Professional (high behaviors)

Supported Living is a service that supports clients to live in their home in the community with supports from a contracted agency. Individuals typically live with two or three housemates, and staff provide teaching or support based on the needs of the individual. At Adam’s Place, currently all homes are staffed 24 hours a day. Supported Living services are person-centered supports, enabling individuals with disabilities to be as independent as possible within their home and community.

Experienced Direct Support Professional. All required training will be provided. Looking for the right person to fit this position.

Must have experience working with physical and assaultive behaviors
Patient and have the ability to respond positively, even during challenging days
Able to apply Right Response behavior training
Ability to follow a Positive Behavior Support Plan
Dedicated to support client using Picture Exchange System (PEC)
Be at least 18 years old
Be able to pass a DSHS background and fingerprint check
Agree to a drug-free workplace policy (No THC testing)
Able to obtain NAR and First Aid/CPR card (we provide training and pay you while you work towards all your certificates)
Ability to apply training effectively
Have a good work ethic and excellent moral compass
Be an independent, creative and out-of-the-box thinker
Ability to effectively problem solve
Must be dependable and flexible
Good driving record a definite plus!
High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required

Think you have what it takes? Great!

Pay starts at $20.75/hour with training provided.

+$1.00 an hour shift differential for graveyard shifts
+$1.00 an hour permanent exceptional support differential for assaultive behavior home
+$2.00 an hour temporary additional exceptional support differential for assaultive behavior home
Competitive Paid Time Off program!
401K with a 6% match!
Time and a half and double time for holidays!
Staff Appreciation Events, Spirit Week and Employee Recognition Program

We are looking for candidates who are serious about this role and committed to following through with the hiring process.