Overnight Direct Support Professional

Description

Lakes Region Community Services, a non profit social services agency, is currently hiring for full time and part time overnight Direct Support Professionals (11pm-7 am) in Laconia and Plymouth. As a Direct Support Professional, you provide support to individuals who have developmental disabilities and/or acquired brain disorders. No experience is needed. On the job training is provided!

Responsibilities include

• Create and/or adhere to schedules designed for individuals 
• Know and adhere to wheelchair and other medical equipment safety guidelines
• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals we support including medical, nutritional and hygiene needs
• Assist in ensuring all paperwork is complete, such as monthly progress notes, attendance logs, and vehicle documentation
• Meal prep
• Housekeeping
• Assisting individuals to safely and efficiently evacuate their home during fire drills and in case of an emergency

Skills Needed to be a Successful DSP:

· Excellent Communication

· Ability to think quickly

· Commitment

· Patience

· Flexibility

· Willingness to Learn New Skills

· Honesty

· Team Player

· Work under minimal supervision

Salary range for a Direct Support Professional ranges from $17.50- $20.00 depending on education and experience. 

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required.

Valid NH Drivers' license, reliable vehicle, and agency-determined minimal motor vehicle insurance coverage are required. Satisfactory completion of background and applicable pre-employment physical capacity screening checks also required. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Why Choose LRCS?

• LRCS offers a competitive pay, as well as a generous benefits package for full-time employees, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, 403b, Employer-paid life, short term disability and long term disability. Additional voluntary plans are available. 

• Paid Time Off– accrue earned time beginning your first day of employment, with no waiting period. Full time employees also enjoy 10 paid holidays.

• We invest in your professional growth through continuing education, training, and more.