Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Category: Supported Living
Wage: $16.00
Sign-On Bonus: $2,000
Description:
Join Benchmark Human Services and positively impact the lives of other people. Benchmark is a national leader in providing services to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. Our Santa Fe office is seeking qualified and devoted leaders to serve as a Direct Support Professional in our supported living homes. Successful applicants will attend paid training to obtain required certifications. No experience necessary, learn on-the-job.
Since 1960, Benchmark has been empowering marginalized populations to see their potential. We are committed to realizing the full potential of EVERYONE – those we serve, our partners and vendors, and our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences of our employees. Benchmark believes we are stronger, better, more effective in our pursuits when we are diverse; when we are equitable; and when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.
Click here to see what it’s like to work at Benchmark: Benchmark Human Services Strength & Heart Video
Why Benchmark:
- Ability to hang out, watch movies/sports, play video/board games with your client
- 1 on 1 personalized care
- Develop a mentorship/relationship with the client: go to sporting events and on van rides
- Become a person client’s trust and look-up to
Schedule 12 hour shifts (part-time or full-time):
- Open available shifts: 7am-7pm and 7pm-7am
- Must be available to work weekends
Benefits:
- Sign-On Bonus $2000
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- PTO and Sick Time
- Mileage reimbursement
- 401k plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Company paid life insurance
- Referral Bonuses
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee discounts with various vendors
- Flexible hours (part-time, full-time, weekends)
Responsibilities Include:
- Protect and honor the rights of people with disabilities
- Ensuring a supportive and clean home for people served
- Develop a Positive rapport while serving as a role model to create a safe and encouraging environment
- Teach life skills to individuals served that increase independence
- Document data displaying success of client goals and progression
- Direct and encourage the participation in beneficial community activities
- Work independent or with co-workers to enhance the growth of individuals served
- Participate in on-going professional training
General Qualifications:
- Reliable transportation required
- Valid auto insurance and driver’s license required
- High school diploma or GED required
Apply online at Benchmarkhs.com/Careers and select New Mexico | Call or Text Lindsey: 314-412-5828
EEO and Affirmative Action Employer, Veterans, Women and Individuals with Disabilities encouraged to apply
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