Job description

Summerhouse Houston is Growing! Come join our fantastic team! 31 paid holidays a year. Vacation and Personal time. Great work culture.

Seeking full-time Direct Support Professional Spring Branch area

Summerhouse’s Vision: To create opportunities for adults with IDD to belong and positively impact the Greater Houston community.

Summerhouse’s Mission: Summerhouse supports adults with IDD, their families, and our community through employment, volunteerism, and partnerships to foster a culture of belonging, choice, and respect.

The DSP's primary role is to support program design and implementation for Summerhouse Houston members. The DSP works closely with other program staff to oversee creative, customized programming on a daily basis to provide high quality and impactful program services. The DSP provides support for all aspects of the SHH program, i.e. vocational training, socializing, group outings, meal preparation, exercise, games, entertainment, etc.

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience and/or passion for working with persons with IDD/autism

A.A. Degree required; BS/BA preferred

Clean DMV record, valid Texas State driver’s license, ability to drive box truck and 8-12 passenger van

Able to pass background check

Able to lift up to 50lbs

Highly flexible and demonstrate patience as plans and ideas evolve to meet the needs of members

Outgoing, a creative thinker, and willing to actively engage with young adults of varying abilities

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a personal vehicle for transportation?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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