• Job Description

  Req#: 585215

  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: $16.52/hour or $18.52/hour *starting rate is determined by program assigned*

  Direct Support Professional Maximum Salary: $18.52/hour or $20.52/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)

• About the company

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