Direct Support Professional in Jeffersonville, Indiana at New Hope Services Inc

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess a high level of patience and tolerance, and the desire to assist others to reach their potentialAbility to work as a team member and take direction in order for team to accomplish goals and objectives

3. Complete all annual tests and trainings including but not limited to TB test or chest x-ray, SCM, CPR, First Aid, and BBP Certifications, Core A/B, ISP/PCP, Incident Reporting, Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation, Documentation, and Transportation

4. Must possess a valid state driver’s license, proof of insurance coverage per company policy, and have a vehicle that is reliable for transportation of clients

5. Experience with adults with developmental disabilities or functional impairments

EDUCATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED required1-year experience preferred with individuals that have developmental disabilities and/or functional impairments

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: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 occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and assist a client consistently (e.g. bathroom, floor) and be able to lift 50-100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

NHS will provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, political belief or activity, or status as a veteran.

The policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

It is the policy of NHS to comply with all the relevant and applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). NHS will not discriminate against any qualified employee or job applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact the Human Resources Department and request such an accommodation. NHS will make reasonable accommodation wherever necessary for all employees or applicants with disabilities, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the duties and assignments connected with the job and provided any accommodations made do not require significant difficulty or expense.

ACCESS AUTHORITY FOR PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION (PHI)

This position has limited access to Client PHI, subject to minimum necessary and need to know, as needed to perform services; and no access to Employee PHI.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

STD

LTD - company paid

Life Insurance - company paid

Employee Assistance Program - company paid

Accident & Critical Illness

401k - annual company match (% varies)

Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Paid Personal Days, Paid Holidays

Cell phone reimbursement stipend

*Equal Opportunity Employer