Direct Support Professional - St. Helens

                                                                Empowering Lives to Grow Big People

We are a One-on-One Attendant Care agency, providing ADL (Activities of Daily Living) and Community Supports for our customers in their own homes. We strive to inspire & support the unique individuals and families that we serve. To empower them to participate in their communities & live their best lives.

Job Summary & Description: 

Empowered Services seeks to build a team of responsible, caring, and compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). Your goal will be to develop meaningful relationships that build confidence & independence and passionately help those with intellectual & developmental disabilities to live a more fulfilled and happy life.

Working one on one with each customer you serve, you will assess their needs, work towards meeting desired outcomes, and tend to them accordingly with the goal of fostering a positive, encouraging, and safe environment. Our DSPs are our customers helpers, mentors, and advocates. 

Currently we are looking for DSPs to support these customers:

138: Teen girl in the St. Helens area who is curious, happy, and playful. She enjoys movies, loves to dance and express herself with her sense of style. She needs a DSP who is friendly, energetic and who will help her try new things and explore her community. Her DSP will need to transport and join her at her day program twice a week, and help her stay engaged and active on the weekends.  

The schedule would be Monday and Wednesday from 9:00a-3:00p & Saturday and Sunday from 10:00a-2:00p.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience with the I/DD community is preferred but not required. 


• Must pass a background check. - *Not all charges will warrant a disqualification.


• Must be 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.  


• Must have a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record. 


• Must have your own reliable vehicle, with full coverage auto insurance.


• Must be willing to assist customers with bathrooming and hygiene needs.
  
  

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting pay is between $23-25 per hour, depending on experience and certifications.


• Full-Time (30+ hours a week) employees are eligible for:
  
  
  
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  
  
  • 401(k) with Match
  
  
  • PTO 
  
  
  
  

                                                               
Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Embody integrity, honesty, and dependability.
   


2. Assist with customers many daily living needs, including but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication & social skills, behavioral supports, mobility & transportation needs and household chores.
   
   
   
   


3. Work closely with customers to create daily schedules and plan for exciting adventures or events in their communities.


4. Help customer meet their goals & desired outcomes. Track customers progress and report feedback to their County Coordinator.
   


5. Encourage and foster customers skill development, preferred hobbies, interests, and community connections.
   


6. Develop meaningful relationships and connections with your customer(s). Let's empower them to recognize their voice, worth, and belonging within our community!
   


7. Routinely check in with their County Coordinator and report any issues within a timely manner.


8. Follow all health and safety protocols.
   


9. Complete state required training as needed.


10. Show compassion, patience, and understanding. Caregivers also serve as role models, advocates and companions to their customers. So, you must be willing to make a difference in someone's life.