Direct Support Professional
Summary
Title: | Direct Support Professional |
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ID: | 1199 |
Department: | Intellectual Disability Services |
Employment Type: | Full Time |
Pay Rate: | $7.50 - 8.00/hr |
Location: | Baton Rouge, LA |
Education: | High School |
Experience: | Less than a year |
Licensure: | N/A |
Description
Want to make a difference in someone's life? Need experience working in the human services field?
Volunteers of America GBR is seeking energetic, caring individuals to work in our Supported Living & Residential Programs, assisting and empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities. It is our commitment to assist those we support in achieving independence by acquiring life skills, through health and safety, education, and community integration. Our ultimate goal is to enhance the quality of life for the people we serve.
We have immediate openings on all shifts, including weekday, weekend & overnight. Both full and part time positions are available & we offer flexible schedules. Direct Support Professional positions provide excellent experience for college students working towards degrees in healthcare and social services fields.
If you are driven by compassion and the desire to help others and make an impact in your community, this is the perfect job for you!
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Qualified candidates must be compassionate and work well with others. A HS diploma or equivalent is required. Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is preferred, but not required. A valid driver's license is a must.
BENEFITS:
Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge offers a comprehensive benefit package to include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Life Insurance, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave.
Volunteers of America GBR is seeking energetic, caring individuals to work in our Supported Living & Residential Programs, assisting and empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities. It is our commitment to assist those we support in achieving independence by acquiring life skills, through health and safety, education, and community integration. Our ultimate goal is to enhance the quality of life for the people we serve.
We have immediate openings on all shifts, including weekday, weekend & overnight. Both full and part time positions are available & we offer flexible schedules. Direct Support Professional positions provide excellent experience for college students working towards degrees in healthcare and social services fields.
If you are driven by compassion and the desire to help others and make an impact in your community, this is the perfect job for you!
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Qualified candidates must be compassionate and work well with others. A HS diploma or equivalent is required. Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is preferred, but not required. A valid driver's license is a must.
BENEFITS:
Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge offers a comprehensive benefit package to include: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Life Insurance, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave.
An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Volunteers of America Greater Baton Rouge, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications