The Blick Center has an opening in their Adult Day Services Program for a full time Direct Support Professional (DSP). In this position you will be helping support individuals with disabilities in developing skills and increasing independence as they engage in meaningful group activities and community integration outings.

Full-time Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm; no weekend hours!

Salary: $17.00/hour starting pay.

Benefits Include: Paid time off, paid holidays, health insurance, dental and vision insurance, and life insurance. We also match 100% of the first 6% of your earning in our 401k plan.

Duties include: Working in collaboration with therapists and other team members to prepare and implement daily group activities for clients based on the core group activities calendar. We strive to actively engage individuals in activities that support personal preferences and abilities, offer vocational support, and volunteer opportunities, and promote community inclusion, involvement, independence, and well-being. Staff also provide crisis intervention if required and assist clients with personal care as needed. Also required to drive the afternoon route to take home clients.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Two years’ experience preferred but not required
• Valid driver’s license with less than 6 points
• Able to be physically active and lift, push or pull up to 50lbs.

For more information about The Blick Center and to apply, go to http://www.blickcenter.org.  Scroll down to the employment section and click on apply now to complete an application for employment.