Pt Overnight Awake Dsp @ $20/Hr Plus 1 1/2 On Wknds!

Working at Valiant Living not only fills your heart, it supports your desire to work with people who care. You will enjoy contributing to an awesome group of people in their home, out in the community, and at day services. This is a career that lets you know you are important every day or night you work.

Overnight Awake Direct Support Professionals who are self-starters with a “Can Do” attitude to provide services, and support for adults with developmental disabilities in their home setting during the overnight hours.

Training hours during Monday through Friday, 9 am - 5 pm are paid $20 to $21 per hour.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities in their home setting. Responsibilities include implementing programs as determined by the person’s planning team, attending to health and medical needs, following general and specific behavior management practices, meal preparation, completing preventive maintenance/cleaning duties/laundry, and maintaining accurate records of services provided.

REPORTS TO: Team Leader

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.
• Able to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Successful completion of online coursework provided.
• Negative drug test
• Work experience in the field of developmental disabilities preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Acceptable background check
• Able to achieve certification in CPR and First Aid, and medication administration, and Safety Care.
• Able to lift at least 50 or 60 lbs. depending on area of work.
• Able to function as part of a team.
• Education in human services, education or closely related field preferred. HS diploma/GED required
• Able to exercise sound judgment in an emergency situation.

Please go to www.valiantliving.org to submit an application.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401(k)

Schedule:

• Holidays
• 10 hour shift
• Weekends as needed
• Night shift
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CNA (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person