Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Aberdeen, SD
Full-time

Position type: Full-time
$19.00 - $28.50 an hour
Location: Aberdeen, SD

Do you want a career where you feel fulfilled? Do you have a desire for helping others live their best life? Do you enjoy overcoming challenges and problem solving? Are you compassionate, dependable and hardworking? Would you like to work for a company where you are part of something greater than yourself?


ASPIRE is looking for some great people to join our team. If you are organized, like a fast-paced work environment where the days fly by, and you can feel a sense of accomplishment at the end of your day, then apply at aspiresd.org or contact us today for more info!


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 $19.00 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 $28.50 per hour making your average hourly wage $22.16!


The following positions are currently open:
#6105 Sunday, Monday & Tuesday 6am-6pm.
#6109 Thursday & Friday 6am-7pm, and Saturday 6am-6pm.
#6116 Sunday, Monday & Tuesday 8pm-9pm.
#6305 Sunday 8am-7pm, Monday & Tuesday 6am-7pm.
#6306 Thursday, Friday 6am-7pm, & Saturday 8am-7pm.
#6309 Sunday 8am-9pm, Monday & Tuesday 9am-9pm.
#6504 Wednesday & Friday 9am-9pm, & Saturday 8am-9pm.
#6505 Thursday & Friday 6am-7pm, & Saturday 8am-7pm.
#4609 Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9am-9pm.


Benefits for full time employees after completion of 60 day Orientation Period include:


For the fiscal year of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, Aspire, Inc. will pay the full premium for single coverage for health, dental and vision!


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 $100 per month), supplemental policies through AFLAC(Critical Illness, Short Term Disability, Accident, & Hospital), Employee Assistance Program (up to 6 free counseling sessions per year), 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 65 cents per mile, and free hot meal (depending on work location).


Qualifications:


Minimum of High School diploma or GED
Must be at least 18 years of age
Basic fluency in oral and written English.

Valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability is required upon hire. Must have a safe driving record and have at least 3 years of driving experience.


Pass a pre-employment drug screening. Upon hire, employees are subject to reasonable suspicion testing per Aspire Inc.’s Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Aspire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Job Type: Full-time


Pay: $19.00 - $28.50 per hour


Benefits:


401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:


12 hour shift
Evening shift
Overnight shift
Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:


Aberdeen, SD 57401: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Aspire, Inc.

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(605) 229-0263

About Aspire, Inc.

Aspire is a non-profit organization that empowers adults with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is that all people are valued and respected.

2010 marked the 50th anniversary for the Adjustment Training Center, at which time the agency was renamed Aspire, Inc. In 2020 Aspire celebrated our 60th anniversary with a rebranding of our logo. Today Aspire serves around 150 people. Approximately half of the people we support live in their own homes in the community. For those who require more support Aspire offers residential supports in supervised apartment settings or group residences.

Aspire supports people who work at local businesses. We provide training opportunities for people to obtain work experience. For people who do not have employment goals, Aspire provides opportunities for people to be involved in the community in whatever way is meaningful to them.

If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can impact lives on a daily basis, we have a number of opportunities to consider in Aberdeen, South Dakota. For most positions, experience is not required as onsite training is provided for new employees to set you up to succeed.

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Aspire is a non-profit organization that empowers adults with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is that all people are valued and respected.

2010 marked the 50th anniversary for the Adjustment Training Center, at which time the agency was renamed Aspire, Inc. In 2020 Aspire celebrated our 60th anniversary with a rebranding of our logo. Today Aspire serves around 150 people. Approximately half of the people we support live in their own homes in the community. For those who require more support Aspire offers residential supports in supervised apartment settings or group residences.

Aspire supports people who work at local businesses. We provide training opportunities for people to obtain work experience. For people who do not have employment goals, Aspire provides opportunities for people to be involved in the community in whatever way is meaningful to them.

If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can impact lives on a daily basis, we have a number of opportunities to consider in Aberdeen, South Dakota. For most positions, experience is not required as onsite training is provided for new employees to set you up to succeed.

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Aspire is a non-profit organization that empowers adults with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is that all people are valued and respected. 2010 marked the 50th anniversary for the Adjustment Training Center, at which time the agency was renamed Aspire, Inc. In 2020 Aspire celebrated our 60th anniversary with a rebranding of our logo. Today Aspire serves around 150 people. Approximately half of the people we support live in their own homes in the community. For those who require more support...

Read full profile


Aspire is a non-profit organization that empowers adults with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Our vision is that all people are valued and respected.

2010 marked the 50th anniversary for the Adjustment Training Center, at which time the agency was renamed Aspire, Inc. In 2020 Aspire celebrated our 60th anniversary with a rebranding of our logo. Today Aspire serves around 150 people. Approximately half of the people we support live in their own homes in the community. For those who require more support Aspire offers residential supports in supervised apartment settings or group residences.

Aspire supports people who work at local businesses. We provide training opportunities for people to obtain work experience. For people who do not have employment goals, Aspire provides opportunities for people to be involved in the community in whatever way is meaningful to them.

If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can impact lives on a daily basis, we have a number of opportunities to consider in Aberdeen, South Dakota. For most positions, experience is not required as onsite training is provided for new employees to set you up to succeed.