Sunnyhill is looking for Direct Support Professionals to join our team.

Direct Support Professional

Direct care supports and services meet the person-to-person needs of each individual. Direct support staff assist with day to day tasks such as dressing, toileting, bathing, going to medical appointments, household cleaning, preparing meals, grocery shopping and other activities that assist people with making friends and being a part of their community.

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Job Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license
Automobile
Proof of Auto Insurance
Satisfactory background check for child care and nursing home care

Do you have these qualities?

Patience and common sense
Good communication skills
Problem solving skills and a willingness to learn from others
An open mind and flexibility
Dependability
A belief that those with developmental disabilities are entitled to respect and opportunities like everyone else.

Training

Sunnyhill provides the training you will need including:

CPR and First Aid
Medication Aide Level 1
Positive Behavioral Support
Human Rights
Confidentiality
Role of Direct Support
Prevention of Abuse and Neglect
Orientation to Field of Developmental Disabilities

Sunnyhill Employment Advantages

Flexible work schedules, days, nights or weekends
All Direct Support Professionals are hired as part time
Mileage reimbursement, 44 _ cents per mile
Employer paid pension plan for vested employees and 401 (k)
PTO (paid time off) for full time employees
Full time employees are eligible for medical, dental and life insurance
Advancement opportunities

Rewards

Employees Sunnyhill receive a variety of rewards as a result of working with developmental disabilities. If you want to be appreciated for the work you do and missed when you’re not there; enjoy helping others accomplish goals, want to belong to a caring community, or make a difference in another’s life, then a direct support profession may be for you!

For 30 years, Sunnyhill has been providing residential and recreational services for adults and children who have developmental disabilities.

Today, Sunnyhill supports over 200 individuals in residential programs and more than 500 adults and children in recreational programs. Sunnyhill employs over 200 support staff.

Work-site locations are in St. Louis County, Jefferson County, St. Charles and St. Peters.

Apply in person between 9am - 4pm Monday – Friday, or send an email to cmelkersman@sunnyhillinc.org