Direct Support Professional Float

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional Float

Harry Meyering Center supports people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in their homes and community.

Are you seeking a caregiver career path by assisting others to live their best lives? Do you want to make a difference?

Then, we want to discuss the opportunities that await you at HMC!

Job Summary : The Direct Support Professional Float staff, DSPF, provides assistance, support, and encouragement to meet the needs of people with disabilities served by HMC, with a high level of flexibility needed to cover shifts as required. Services are provided in the individuals’ homes and the community. Some locations have awake-night staff, and some locations have partial-sleep staff.

Parameters for this position include the ability to work at multiple locations. Hours will vary week-to-week. Must be able to arrive and be prepared to work within 1 (one) hour of notification of shift. Shifts will not be longer than 16 hours with at least 8 hours between shifts. Will be scheduled for up to 40 hours per week. If no direct care work is available to reach 40 hours, the employee will complete other tasks related to the organization to fill hours.

Schedule :  Full-time, varying shifts, with on-call schedule.

Wage : $24.00 (Full-Time) per hour after completion of training, $22.00 per hour starting, with additional shift differentials in specific locations. An additional $25 per day stipend for being available to work during the required on-call days.

This position is eligible for a $1,000 retention bonus!

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide supervision and assistance to individuals genuinely and respectfully while maintaining professional boundaries.
• A DSPF is expected to be on call up to 5 days a week and work at least 40 hours weekly.
• Flexibility is required to cover any shift at any program location, including weekends and overnights.
• Assist individuals with daily activities, including meal preparation and personal hygiene assistance.
• Encourage participation in leisure activities at home and in the community and promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Support and / or provide individuals with medical needs, including medication administration and medical appointments.
• Maintain cleanliness of the home / apartment and ensure safe working and living environments.
• Complete required documentation.
• Pursue professional growth and development.
• Display exceptional documentation skills and systems, routines, and program knowledge.
• Attend all staff meetings and complete all required training.
• Maintain HIPAA Compliance in all written or verbal communications, both external and internal to HMC.
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

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If you have any questions about the opportunities for Direct Support Professionals and joining our team please feel free to reach out via email : hr@harrymeyeringcenter.org or phone : (507)387-8281

Harry Meyering Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of HMC to afford equal opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the application process and employment relationship including but not limited to hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, discipline, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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