Direct Support Professional

Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in lives of people with an intellectual disability to live full, active, and engaged lives in the community. This position involves working at a residential site from evenings with overnight PAID sleep time until the following morning (one weekend day will be included). The nature of this position and its hours provide a fantastic opportunity for staff to earn a higher salary. Why Work at PATH?A Career with Meaning At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here and to stay here. In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer: Competitive pay Annual increases Performance and longevity bonuses Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family Generous amount of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time No-cost pension plan Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment You will also be considered a full-time employee, ensuring the comprehensive benefits package listed below will be offered to you.

Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED preferred but not required. A willingness to make a difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability.

Physical Demands: Your work is active and performed within the individual's home and in the community. A variety of lifting and/or transfer supports for individuals may be required to ensure individuals' mobility and safety.

Specific Duties: You will improve the lives of individuals by providing assistance and hands-on skill building in all areas of daily living including:hygiene, groomingcare of clothing, laundrycooking, nutrition, dietary needs, meal preparation, menu development, grocery shoppinghousehold maintenance, cleaning You will assist individuals in maintaining good health by:knowledge of individual's medical history and current health issuesknowledge of an individual's physician and health professionals You will assure individuals' safety in the home by:teaching safety precautions in the home