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. 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.

We are seeking a 2nd Shift Full time Residential Program Leader to join our ICF Program. 

Pay:

• $17.50 per hour 
• Enjoy a shift differential of $1.50 Monday - Friday & $2.50 on the weekends 
• 5 Day Mandatory Orientation ( Split to 2 days per week) 
• Access to payroll funds early
• ERN (Employee Resource Network) Member with a Success Coach & EAP Program

Responsibilities and Duties

• This position will oversee one of our homes on  2nd shift
•  Mandatory On-call phone rotation every 3rd or 4th weekend.
• Rotating Holiday Schedule and On- Call rotation once a month 
• Must be able to commit to working every other weekend 
• This position provides direct support, training and oversight to the Direct Support Professional team, as well as a variety of administrative responsibilities. 
• Approximately 32 hours of the position will be spent providing direct support to individuals with autism and 8 hours acting as a liaison between direct support staff and management and various administrative functions.
• 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

• 2 - 3 years of experience working with individuals with autism and/or other developmental disabilities in a Direct Support Professional (DSP) capacity is strongly preferred.
• Valid Driver's License & Auto Insurance
• High School Diploma or GED
• 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

What We Offer:

• Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, paid disability and life insurance, personal time off, 401K with company match, and 11 paid holidays.
• Assistance with getting reliable transportation, child care, affordable housing, food assistance program, counseling, learning basic computer skills, budgeting assistance, credit counseling and several other opportunities through the Employee Resource Network with a success coach.
• Access to payroll funds early through PayActiv.