Direct Support Professional (DSP)/ Care Giver

Open Arms Supported Living is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team.

We are a newly established provider agency in the DD (Developmental Disabilities) Waiver program, committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. We solve problems and create solutions working together with families and interdisciplinary teams! Open Arms supported living is not just a supported living facility-it is their home and their community. We also value the time, skills, and opinions of our staff. We are committed to providing fair and living wages, reasonable, structured work schedules, clear duties, spheres of rights, and responsibilities for each team member. We do not expect staff to do work for which they are not trained; we expect personnel to share their suggestions for improving any aspect of Open Arms Supported Living working operations or caregiving. We aim to provide jobs that not only provide sustenance for our workers' families but also allow them a space to make a difference in the world around them, through caring and support to our community's most vulnerable members.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals who need daily support in the home. DSP supports individuals to access the community, make friends, have fun and be as self-sufficient as possible. The DSP will provide support to our individuals at home, in recreational settings, or in the community. This support includes personal hygiene, housekeeping where the individual lives, grocery shopping, medical appointments, assisting with medication delivery, transportation, or social and recreational assistance. Our goal is to enhance the ability of individuals to lead a self-directed life by providing the support, guidance, and information necessary to build self-esteem, confidence, assertiveness, and to make informed decisions. Individuals that we serve are supported in their jobs, and homes, and integrated into community life, recognizing that they're unique, valued people, and communities are enriched by their participation.

Skills:

• Knowledge of behavior management techniques
  
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  
• Experience working with individuals with autism
  
• Familiarity with medication administration systems
  

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
• Must have a valid New Mexico driver's license
  
• Reliable transportation
  
• Current vehicle liability insurance and registration
  
• Ability to pass state/federal background checks
  
• Be reliable and dependable
  
• Able to work weekend shifts (Saturday & Sunday)
  
• Able to establish firm boundaries with high functioning individuals
  

Training courses will be provided within the first 30 days.

90-day attendance and training completion bonus: $250

If you are passionate about social work and making a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Direct Support Professional.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $15.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
  

Work Location: In person