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Direct Support Professional

Company: Benchmark Human Services
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Category: Supported Living
Wage: $16.00
Sign-On Bonus: n/a

Description:

Benchmark is a national leader in providing supports to individuals with disabilities and mental illness.  The Fort Wayne, Supported Living department  is seeking full-time, caring people to work as a Direct Support Professional (DSP, CNA, caregiver, home health aide).  Successful applicants will attend paid training to obtain required certifications.   No experience is necessary, learn on-the-job.

Urgent openings in Supported Living:

Tuesday + Thursday: 7a-10a
Wednesday + Friday: 10a-1p
Tuesday – Friday: 2:30p-5:30p

Responsibilities Include:

  • Protect and honor the rights of people with disabilities
  • Provide positive supports during behavioral intervention
  • Ensuring a safe and clean home for people served
  • Develop a positive rapport while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment
  • Teach skills to individuals served that increase independence such as eating, cooking, and bathing
  • Document data displaying the individual served goals and progression
  • Assist in finding and participating in meaningful community activities
  • Work independent or with co-workers to enhance the growth of individuals served
  • Participate in on-going training

Benefits:

  • Competitive wages
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Discount Program
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Various shifts and locations
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Flexible hours (part-time, full time, weekends)

General Qualifications:

  • Reliable transportation
  • Valid auto insurance and driver’s license
  • High school diploma or GED

Interested candidates can apply online at www.BenchmarkHS.com/Careers

 

Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer. Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

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