Direct Support Professional - Alternative Day

Description

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in someone’s life?

At Flathead Industries, we are looking for compassionate individuals to become Life Mentors for people with disabilities. Imagine the joy of empowering others to unlock their true potential, overcome obstacles, and achieve their dreams. As a Life Mentor, you’ll build lasting relationships, provide guidance, encouragement, and support every step of the way. 

Support people with developmental disabilities and enjoy a career that offers a fun, active and rewarding work environment! Live, Work and Play.

What we do!

"Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities"

At Flathead Industries, we change people’s lives by providing an array of excellent services designed to meet people at their abilities. From there, we work as a team to help individuals with intellectual disabilities accomplish their life goals. We are constantly striving to improve our services and create new programs that will help advance the lives of people with disabilities. Make a positive impact on your community! Make a difference! 

What we can offer!

• Day one $18 per hour
• Six Months $19 per hour
• One Year $21 per hour
• Wage differential for night shift:      An additional $1.75/hr between 12am-6am
• Internal training
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Health saving account
• Employee assistance program

Summary:

This position assists in providing services and supervision for the consumers at the Alternative Day Activities Site. This will include assisting in training and organization of tasks for consumers, assuring that work and non-work activities is completed to specifications and quality expected. Performance of duties reflects Flathead Industries’ mission of “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities”. 

Requirements

• The position requires education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and completion of occupationally specific training.
• Ability to pass criminal and other background checks.
• Valid Montana Driver's License, maintenance of a good driving record, and insurability for operation of company vehicles.
• Ability to successfully perform all responsibilities shown above.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional; effective, harmonious, working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with stakeholders, including but not limited tostaff, consumers, family members, medical professionals and community members.
• Ability to show critical thinking and positive decision-making skills.
• Ability to safely and frequently lift, move or otherwise handle items weighing 25 pounds.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.