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Caregiver (Direct Support Professional) - Evenings & Weekends

Brightli • Full-time • Joplin, Missouri, United States • 1m ago

Job Description:

CAREGIVER (Direct Support Professional)

Firefly (Supportive Living & Employment Services)

Joplin, Missouri

Full Time (Evenings & Weekends)

**No experience necessary! We provide free training!**

**We just need your compassionate, caring heart!**

**$20/hour PLUS $1/hour extra shift differential for evening and weekend hours worked)**

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives? Do you want to work in a fulfilling career where you can help others reach their full potential? As a Caregiver (Direct Support Professional), you'll have the opportunity to do just that!

If you are compassionate and dedicated to helping others improve their lives, you can look forward to a rewarding career of providing support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, enriching their lives while making a living! You will assist clients with daily tasks, promote their independence, and help them achieve their personal goals. Don’t miss out on this rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on someone's life as well as yours!

As a Caregiver, you will be able to enjoy:

Employee Benefits Package - paid time off, health insurance, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more (full-time 30 hours or more)
Employee Discounts - Verizon, AT&T, and more
Employee Assistance Program - counseling, legal aid, and financial guidance at no cost to you
Mileage Reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
Top-Notch Training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career Advancement Opportunities - promoting from within
Welcoming, Warm, Supportive Work Culture - an environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

What you’ll get to do as a Caregiver:

Help developmentally disabled clients in their homes and communities
Help clients to access community resources and participate in social activities
Provide transportation to clients out into the community for appointments and shopping
Teach clients to live independently, including cooking, cleaning, and managing money
Help clients with daily tasks, like personal care and hygiene
Write notes about client progress and achievements
Communicate the client’s progress with clients, families, and staff
Understand and follow the client's Individual Support Plan (ISP)
Attend meetings and training sessions
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
Good communication and people skills
Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Basic computer skills
Reliable transportation and valid driver's license (if applicable)
Pass a background check

Work Environment:

Work mostly in clients' homes and communities, with some travel
May require lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds
Work in various settings, including private homes, public spaces, and outdoors
Must be able to work varying shifts, including weekends

Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities! We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Embrace Our Supportive Culture:

At Firefly, we foster a culture where our associates are treasured as our greatest asset. We recognize that their fulfillment directly influences the exceptional services we provide. As a valued member of our team, you will be embraced by a supportive environment that encourages your growth and empowers you to harness your strengths through continuous training and professional development opportunities.

As a Firefly employee, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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