Direct Support Professionals (DSP) - Sandy Drive - 2nd Rotating - (733)
Job Description
Job Description
Direct Support Professionals
Do you have a heart for supporting people with disabilities while having fun at work and making a difference? If so, please read on!
The Charles Lea Center in Spartanburg, SC is hiring Direct Support Professionals.
The DSP position earns a competitive wage:
- $17 per hour for 1st and 2nd shift
- $18 for 3rd shift and Saturday & Sunday Days
- $19 for Saturday and Sunday Nights
- Sign-on bonus of $500 - $1000 based on shift
- Full- and part-time shifts are available
- Flexible training is also available
We offer great benefits, including Individual medical plans, dental, vision, life, a 401(k), paid time off (PTO), tuition reimbursement, a free onsite wellness clinic, and flexible work schedules! We also offer full paid training.
ABOUT THE CHARLES LEA CENTER
The Charles Lea Center has been supporting people with disabilities for over 50 years. We are devoted to helping each person be part of the community where they Live, Work, & Play.
Person-centered thinking is at the core of our values. We truly care and work hard to meet the needs of the people that we support and our employees. Our employees love the work they do each day because they see the difference they're making in people's lives!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL:
As a DSP, you support people with special needs and disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible. As a DSP, you will support the people we serve in a residential setting and also help with hands on support in many areas of daily living such as: medication administration, hygiene, grooming, shopping, meal preparation, and transportation as well as other community and employment skills and any other assigned duties.
You find it very rewarding to help people with disabilities lead self-fulfilling lives!
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 18 years of age
- Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalency
- Valid Driver's License and social security
- Proficient in computer skills and able to type more than 70 WPM.
REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to pass multiple background screenings to include:
- Background check
- DMV 3-year driving record
- Medicaid Exclusion
- Child Abuse/Sex Offender Registry
- Fingerprint (SC resident less than one year)
- 3 written professional references
PHYSICAL DEMAND:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may also be required to lift up to 50 lbs, transfer, and position.
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you would be right for this Direct Support Professional position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!