Careers atĀ F.R.R
What is a DSP?
DSP stands for Direct Support Professional. DSPs provide one-on-one caregiving for clients with Intellectual and/or Developmental disabilities. This role involves caring for a client on an individual basis in their home and may also include taking them out into the community to learn skills and socialize. This role varies depending on the client but can involve teaching skills of independent living such as self-care, behavior management, budgeting, cooking, shopping and cleaning as well as helping clients accomplish their goals. Family Relief Resources is not a physical facility - 100% of activities happen in the community or a client’s home.
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āStaff can choose how many clients to work with and can collaborate with the families to create a weekly schedule. We need enthusiastic, patient, caring, creative and dependable support workers that are ready to make a difference and integrate into their client’s family with love and kindness.
Benefits
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Starting pay at $22-$24 per hour
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Yearly raises
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Gracious overtime policy
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Paid continuing education
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Free gym membership
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Holiday Pay
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Vacation pay (Full-time: 30+ hours/wk)
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Medical benefits (FT)
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401k retirement plans with up to 5% company match (FT, after 1 year of hire)
Job requirements
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18 years or older.
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Pass a Criminal History Check.
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CPR and First Aid Certificate (within 3 months of hire).
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State required online training courses and continuing education.
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Own a smartphone.
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Documenting. Must keep specific progress notes weekly.
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Reliability. Because Family Relief Resources is not a facility, we need reliable employees who can work independently, show up for their shifts, and be an excellent communicator with their client’s families and with our agency.
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Patient, Kind, and Positive. Helping those with disabilities requires a person who can be patient in all situations, show kindness, and have a positive attitude toward the client and other members of the client’s family even in challenging situations.
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Flexibility. Being able to adjust to different types of personalities and disabilities from day to day.