1st Shift DSP - No Nights/No Weekends

Help us redefine what is possible and make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with Autism! Bittersweet, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides residential, vocational, and recreational services to individuals with autism.

Bittersweet is seeking employees to work on 1st shift in our Day Program 8:15am - 3:30pm. This is a part-time role working four days per week.

Direct Support Professionals help enrich lives and make a difference while also providing you with a valuable work experience. Direct Support Professionals teach, mentor and positively impact the lives of individuals with disabilities by assisting with activities of daily living, promoting independence, facilitating various methods of communication, and so much more!

You will be able to enjoy the outdoors on our working farm, hiking in Oak Openings, and participate in working in our horticulture, gardens, grounds keeping, art, and culinary departments. A rewarding career path for those interested in disability studies, nursing, health care, social work/ social services, education, direct care, home health and those with a desire to help others.

No experience necessary, we provide paid training.

Employee Benefits/Pay:

• $16.50 per hour
• Access to payroll funds early
• Flexible part time scheduling
• ERN (Employee Resource Network) Member with a Success Coach & EAP Program

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide person-centered supports which requires flexibility, creativity, and commitment
• Work in partnership with participants
• Document service delivery accurately, thoroughly and in a timely manner
• Promote communication, choice, independence, socialization, and empowerment for the participants
• Assistance with participant hygiene requirements could include bathing, toileting, and bodily fluids.

Qualifications and Skills

• Possess and uses empathy in all actions and interactions
• Effectively work in teams with co-workers and participants
• Must have open availability and able to work Monday-Friday.
• Ability to express patience in difficult situations
• Exceptional and adaptable oral communication
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License & Auto Insurance