Job Description
Help us redefine what is possible and make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with Autism! Bittersweet, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides residential, vocational, and recreational services to individuals with autism.
Bittersweet is seeking a Part-time Direct Support Professional to work First shift in our Lima day program.
This position is a part time position working Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 7:30AM-4:15PM. This position requires requires a valid driver's license & auto insurance. Must have a clean driving record for the last three years. Candidate must be able to start the first week of August.
Direct Support Professionals help enrich lives and make a difference while also providing you with valuable work experience. Direct Support Professionals teach, mentor and positively impact the lives of individuals with disabilities through skills development. A rewarding career path for those interested in nursing, health care, social work/ social services, education, direct care, home health and those with a desire to help others.
Employee Benefits/Pay:
- Starting wage from $16.50 an hour.
- Early access to payroll funds.
- ERN (Employee Resource Network) Member with Success Coach & EAP.
- No Nights & No Weekends.
- Enjoy hiking and other community trips while providing life skills to individuals with autism.
Responsibilities of Direct Support Professionals:
- Provide person-centered supports which requires flexibility, creativity and commitment
- Work in partnership with participants
- Promote communication, choice, independence, socialization, and empowerment for the participants
Skills of Direct Support Professionals:
- Possess and uses empathy in all actions and interactions
- Effectively work in teams with co-workers and participants
- Ability to express patience in difficult situations
- Ability to drive daily routes in our company vehicles and provide transportation for our participants
REQUIREMENTS:
- High school Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver's License
- Valid Auto Insurance
- Clean Driving Record for the last three years.
- Ability to pass physical/drug screen prior to start date.
- Must be able to work from 7:30AM -4:15PM.
Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.50 per HOUR
About
Bittersweet, Inc.
Help us redefine what is possible with Autism. Bittersweet, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides residential, vocational, and recreational services to individuals with autism in a farmstead setting. For the past 34 years, we have found that a farm setting offers rich, varied, and abundant opportunities for self-paced, distraction-free activities that are perceived as immediately meaningful by our participants.
We are seeking full-time and part-time employees to help enrich lives and make a difference. Our employees positively impact the lives of individuals with disabilities through teaching, mentoring, and partnering in meaningful activities and positive social interactions.