Direct Support Professional (Caregiver, DSP) - Up to $18/hour

Company: ADEC INC.
Location: South Bend
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

Come work for ADEC Inc. Voted the best Charity of Elkhart by the Elkhart Truth Readers$1000 Retention Bonus: $200 at 90 days, $300 at 6 months, and $500 at one yearFull Time weekend Positions available. Premium Starting rate of $18 per hour with set schedule and no overtime Allowed. Enjoy a 4 day work week, Thursday to Sunday for 2nd and 3rd shift (2pm to 10pm or 10pm to 8am). Full Time or Part Positions available. Starting rate of $15 to $16 per hour with set or flexible schedule options. Overtime allowed. Enjoy the flexibility and work life balance. Limited 1st shift availability.Come work for #teamADEC on our DSP team where we help others have fun while enjoying an easy going work environment in a home setting. Make a difference in someone's life, and in your own. Start working a job you love today! The Company: ADEC's services revolve around one mission: Helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities find informed choice and possibility. We serve more than 1,200 individuals each year through more than a dozen programs, ranging from music therapy for children to supervised group living for adults. The Position: ADEC Inc is looking for Direct Support Professionals (caregivers/DSP) to increase the independence of persons with disabilities living in group homes or supported living sites by providing active treatment and personal assistance while maintaining a clean and comfortable home-like environment. Job Responsibilities:

• Personal Care - bathroom needs, cleaning, meals, activities, and more
• Transportation - Any community-based activities, appointments, and outings needed
• Administering Medication and Charting
• Meal Preparation
• Household Duties and more!Job Requirements:
  • Ability to lift 60 pounds
  • Valid driver's license
  • Proof of car insurance
  • Pass background and negative drug testWhy Should you Apply?ADEC has been providing services to children, adults and families with developmental disabilities for nearly 70 years.ADEC is a stable well respected active member of the community employing people in both Elkhart and St. Joseph counties. ADEC's Code of Ethics ensure we treat employees with the same dignity and respect we extend to our individuals served.
    • Retirement Program with company match
    • Holiday, vacation, and sick time
    • Medical, dental and vision insurance
    • SunLife Accident Insurance
    • Gym membership reimbursement
    • Long term disability
    • Life insurance
    • $1000 Retention Bonus: $200 at 90 days, $300 at 6 months, and $500 at one year.ADEC's DSP Certification program offers Direct Support Professionals a unique opportunity to earn a national DSP certification through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). Work at ADEC and have the chance to earn this certification free of charge, earn pay increases for certification, and enhance the care we provide to those we serve.ADEC is required to comply with the Center for Medicaid Services (CMS) Health Care Staff Vaccination Requirement which requires all employees to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption.ADEC is an equal opportunity employer PI201775839

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