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Intensive Direct Support Specialist - New Higher Starting Pay

Job Description - Intensive Direct Support Specialist - New Higher Starting Pay


Pay for an Intensive Direct Support Specialist now starting at $18.55 per hour plus overtime eligibility!

About Agape of Appleton: A non-profit human services agency providing residential support services to individuals with differing abilities

Our Mission: Enriching and respecting the lives of our residents by assisting them with their day-to-day lives.


Benefits:
  • $0 premium health insurance options
  • Low premium dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance plans
  • Flex and health savings accounts
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Time and one-half for hours worked on recognized holidays.
  • 1 week vacation and 6 PTO days in the first year
  • Paid training and continuing education
  • Room for growth within the company
  • Fun, supportive, and diverse work environment
  • Pay now starting at $18.55 per hour with overtime eligibility. 

Programs: Due to some behaviors, we are looking for someone that is patient and has a positive outlook. It is a duplex, and we have 1 participant (male) on each side. (The staffing is 1-on-1.)

Responsibilities:
  • Display behavioral support using Behavioral Support Plans and Trauma Informed Care approaches.
  • Provide caregiving duties (bathing, grooming, hygiene, dressing, toileting, community integration activities, companionship, and conversation with residents)

Qualifications:
  • Prior experience working with autistic individuals, aggressive behaviors, behavioral support plans, and trauma-informed care is required
  • A strong passion for helping others with autism and intellectual and physical disabilities
  • Be mentally and physically capable to assist participants based on their needs
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Maintain a valid driver’s license with excellent driving record
  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Agape of Appleton, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, or national origin. Minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with the ADA, Agape will make reasonable accommodations to a qualified applicant (or existing employee) with a known physical or intellectual disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship according to ADA guidelines. Should you be chosen, employees are required to pass a pre-employment physical, TB test, and background checks.
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