Direct Support Professional
ASPIRE INC·Aberdeen, South Dakota
ASPIRE INC·Aberdeen, South Dakota
The role involves supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes, work, and recreational day settings. Responsibilities include assisting participants in living their best lives while overcoming challenges and problem-solving.
Founded in 1960, Aspire is one of 20 community support providers that contract with the state of South Dakota to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes, work, and recreational day. The majority of Aspire participants utilize Medicaid to fund their services. At our core, Aspire is a people-first organization - real people, passionate about living fulfilling lives. Our core values extend not only to our participants but also to our employee team members. We strive to foster an environment that is centered around respect, trust, support, integrity, professionalism, fun, innovation, and providing a work-life integration where our people can be their full authentic selves! As a result, we are proud to have earned a national accreditation from the Council on Quality and Leadership. We pride ourselves in our company’s culture, relationships, benefits, and work/life balance. Why You’ll Love Working Here The Culture – At Aspire, you’ll feel respected, trusted, and cared for. Our organization truly values your personal growth and well-being, while empowering you to not only do your job well but to also live a meaningful life outside of work. We’re all here to help each other be the best version of ourselves! The Benefits – Focused on helping you stay well in all aspects of your life, some of the benefits you’ll enjoy include a generous PTO policy, a Lifestyle Spending account contribution, longevity and holiday bonuses, access to free counseling services, discounts to local businesses and services, free coffee, gift card giveaways, and so much more! The Flexibility – We strive to help all employees find an integration between their work and personal life. Our leaders are there to help you determine how to leverage flexibility to meet your personal needs. The Fun – We want all our employees to have fun while they work and have time to connect with coworkers. Some examples of social activities include seasonal potlucks, and food deliveries, summer fun days, holiday/dress-themed days, activities with our participants, and more! The Growth – When you start, you will be paired up with our Director of Human Resources, a mentor, and your supervisor to help you acclimate to your new role as well as coach you in your career development. Any questions, big or small, you’ll have someone there to help you as you learn. Our goal is to help you be successful in your new role! We are currently hiring for Front Half/Back Half positions. Meaning you would either work a Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, or a Thursday, Friday and Saturday for a 12 or 13 hour shift. This gives our staff the opportunity to have a great work/life balance. With only working 3 days per week, you will have 208 out of 365 days per year equaling 57% of your year off! We offer very stable employment opportunities with 36 hours per week as full time status. Starting wage is $20.00 per hour for hours worked Monday 12:00am-Friday 11:59pm. We pay our staff a premium wage(time and a half) to work weekend hours which entail hours worked from Saturday at 12:00am-Sunday at 11:59pm. Premium hourly wage would then be $30.00 per hour making your average hourly wage $23.33! The following positions are currently open: #311- Day Services- Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p #6103- Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday 8am-9pm #6107- Thursday, Friday & Saturday 7am-7pm #6109- Thursday & Friday 7am-8pm, & Saturday 8am-8pm #6110- Sunday 8am-8pm, Monday & Wednesday 7am-8pm #6210- Wednesday 8am-8pm, Thursday, & Saturday 6am-7pm #6223- Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday 7:30a-8p #6224- Thursday, Friday & Saturday 7:30a-8p #6306- Thursday & Friday 6am-7pm, & Saturday 8am-7pm #6308- Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 8am-9pm #6312- Overnight- Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday 7pm-8a #6315- Tuesday & Wednesday 6am-7pm, & Thursday 8am-9pm #6410- Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 7:30am-8pm #6502- Sunday 7a-7p, Monday 6a-7p, & Wednesday 8a-9p #6505- Thursday & Friday 6am-7pm, & Saturday 8am-7pm #6902- Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 6am-7pm #6908- Sunday & Monday 8a-9p, & Wednesday 6a-7p #7005- Overnight Mobile- This position creates schedule with Workforce Coordinator and works at multiple locations. Mobile Positions- These have set schedules but work at multiple locations throughout the week. Benefits for full time employees after completion of 60 day Orientation Period include: Health through Blue Cross Blue Shield (can choose any provider!), Dental, Vision, $20k Company Paid Life insurance & AD&D, supplemental Life Insurance, 401k (Aspire matches 5%), Lifestyle Spending Account to use for Emotional, Financial and Physical Wellness (accrues $50 per month), Public Servant Loan Forgiveness eligibility, supplemental policies through the Standard (Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital), Employee Assistance Program through Avera. Holiday pay- receive 8 hours of regular rate of pay for each of the 8 holidays. If you work on a holiday and it falls during the week, you will receive time and a half. If the holiday falls on a weekend, you will receive double pay! Also, student loan forgiveness, paid training, approved mileage is reimbursed at current mileage rate, and free hot meal (depending on work location). QualificationsQualifications: Minimum of High School diploma or GED Must be at least 18 years of age Basic fluency in oral and written English. Must successfully complete and maintain Medication Administration training certification. Ability to stand for up to 2 hours while administering medications. Ability to take medications to a person not willing or able to receive medications in designated med room. Has computer experience and is comfortable with navigation with technology. Pass qualifying criminal background checks which includes motor vehicle driving records. Pass a pre-employment drug screening. Upon hire, employees are subject to reasonable suspicion testing per Aspire Inc.’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs., bend, kneel, squat, climb stairs, push/pull wheelchairs, etc. Licenses/Required Testing: A valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability is required upon hire. Must have a safe driving record, have at least 3 years of driving experience if under the age of 21, and be insurable under our insurance. Employees must successfully complete all required agency training in the required time allotted, and recertify annually.
Candidates must possess a minimum of a High School diploma or GED and be at least 18 years old, with basic fluency in English. Successful completion of background checks, drug screening, and maintaining Medication Administration certification are mandatory requirements.
Market context
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