Independent Living Direct Support Professional

What do Supported Living Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) do? As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for MVAs Supported Living Program, you will empower adults with disabilities to lead their best lives. A day at SLP can look varied, from grocery shopping, and paying bills, to helping someone get in/out of a shower. We work hard to make sure our clients can continue to live in their own homes as independently as possible. Core Values and Duties We Are People People!-- Everything you do as a DSP, and a part of the MVA team is in support of others. Being a people person means seeing people as people, not as tasks or trials. All people deserve respect, be it the residents, your coworkers, or families and other partners. Let's Try This!-- Approaching situations with creativity and a "Let's Try This" mindset means we are innovators!! We invite you to share your ideas! Help make MVA the best it can be, and be open to new ideas. Be Your Best!-- There are various things we are called to do each week, some we find easier than others. Being your best means bringing the same energy to each task, whatever it may be! We Got This!-- Supporting people with a "can-do positive attitude" is a team sport at MVA! We are all here to ensure the work gets done and that the people in our care live their BEST lives. PIVOT!-- Did not see that coming. Not a problem; adjust, adapt and flourish. Every day at MVA is an adventure (and a fun one). No experience is required for this role. We will teach you everything that you need to know! Salary This position starts at a competitive wage, $17.00, with a 15% shift differential. We also offer a $500 sign-on bonus--$250 at the time of hire and $250 after your first six months. All hours worked between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM and any hours worked on Saturday or Sunday earn a shift differential of 15% of your hourly rate! At $17.00, your shift differential would be $2.55 per hour, for a total hourly rate of $19.55! Benefits Our full-time benefits include: Paid Personal Time Off 6 Paid holidays plus one "floating" holiday Medical, Dental, and Vision for employee-only coverage at minimal cost to the employee 100% Employer Paid Short Term Disability 100% Employer Paid Life and ad/d Insurance Participation in our Revitalization Program, which may be redeemed after 7 years of continued employment for 4 weeks of paid time off All employees can participate in our company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer contribution, a 100% employer-paid employee assistance program (EAP) for the employee and their household, access to telemedicine for the employee and anyone in their household, and state and federally-mandated leave programs. These benefits are valued at an additional $6.70/hour! READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment Specialist via email at hr@mvadvancements.org or over the phone at 503-687-2504. We take the care and safety of people seriously. To obtain a position, applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen (we are a drug-free workplace), and be approved through our agency-specific DHS background check. If you have questions regarding your ability to qualify, please feel free to call our office at 503-687-2504 MV Advancements is an Equal Opportunity Employer.