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Direct Support Professional – Community Living
New Horizons is looking for a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach their individual goals. A Direct Support Professional will work with the individual(s) to develop skills, practice independence, and explore opportunities while providing support to the individual in their home and in the community.
A successful Direct Support Professional will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster a positive relationship with the individual(s) they support. The Direct Support Professional will need to utilize problem solving, time management, and organizational skills while supporting the individual(s) they support.
Direct Support Professionals make a positive difference in the life of the individual(s) they support.
$1,000 Retention Bonus (Full Time Employees)
Job Qualifications
• Eighteen (18) Years of Age or older
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid Driver’s License
• Complete required training including First Aid/CPR certification
Additional Information
• Drug Test required
• Background report and driving record required
• TB test required
Benefits (Full Time Employees)
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Available
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
Hours
Typical Hours: First Shift w/weekend rotation