Direct Support Professional - Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

Full Time

Student (High School)

Are you looking to make a difference in people's lives? Do you want a job that is more than just a paycheck? Are you empathetic and compassionate? Join us and help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their own unique desired quality of life!

Our Direct Support Professionals help people find joy in living in their own homes. This is a perfect job for those interested in nursing, medical support, social work, behavior support, and therapy, but anyone with a desire to help others will find it rewarding and meaningful. Teach skills, support with daily needs, and grow together as you form meaningful and empowering relationships. Ensure that no voice goes unheard and no joy goes unnoticed!

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

Patience and Understanding

Joy and Laughter

Creativity and Enthusiasm

Willingness to pass a background investigation

Active interaction with each of our individuals and participation in fun activities

Support with social and life skills

Assistance in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment.

Completion of daily documentation

*No Prior Experience Necessary – We Will Train You!

You Will Gain:

Experience with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, including autism, acquired brain injury, Down syndrome, and many other unique needs.

DSP caregiving skills

Positive Behavior Support, relationship-building, and communication skills

Amazing time with the most wonderful people you’ll ever meet!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.38 per hour

Benefits: Danville offers voluntary benefits that meet the needs of its employees and their families. Employees can select from a variety of options.

Schedule Currently Available:

10-hour shift

8-hour shift

Evening shift

Night shift

On call

Overnight shift

Education:

High school Diploma or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Within seven days of hire, and at least every five years, all employees or those contracted with Danville are required to submit to fingerprinting to complete and pass a criminal background investigation. The following unresolved charges and convictions are considered disqualifying for employment at Danville Services of Nevada: If you have been convicted of, or have pending charges for, any of the following crimes:

Murder, voluntary manslaughter or mayhem;

Assault or battery with intent to kill or to commit sexual assault or mayhem;

Sexual assault, statutory sexual seduction, incest, lewdness or indecent exposure, or any other sexually related crime that is punished as a felony (including felony prostitution);

A crime involving domestic violence that is punished as a felony;

Abuse or neglect of a child or contributory delinquency;

Abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation of older persons or vulnerable persons, including, without limitation, a violation of any provision of NRS 200.5091 to NRS 200.50995, inclusive, or a law of any other jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similar conduct;

A violation of any provision of NRS 422.450 to NRS 422.590, inclusive; or

Any other felony involving the use or threatened use of force or violence against the victim or the use of a firearm or other deadly weapon. If you have been convicted of, or have pending charges for, any of the following crimes within the immediately preceding 7 years:

Prostitution, solicitation, lewdness or indecent exposure, or any other sexually related crime that is punished as a misdemeanor;

A crime involving domestic violence that is punished as a misdemeanor;

A violation of any federal or state law regulating the possession, distribution, or use of any controlled substance or any dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS;

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A violation of any provision of law relating to the State Plan for Medicaid or a law of any other jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similar conduct;

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Danville Services of Las Vegas LLC is a certified and/or approved contract provider of the Nevada Developmental Services (DS) Regional Center. The Nevada DS Regional Center requires that all applicants complete the following questions:

Have you ever worked with any agency which contracts with the State of Nevada Developmental Services Regional Centers (Desert, Rural, or Sierra Regional Center)?* YesNo

Have you ever worked for an agency, either within or outside, of the State of Nevada that serves a vulnerable population e.g., children, seniors or developmentally disabled?* YesNo

Have you ever had a professional license revoked and/or surrendered a professional license (nursing, etc)?* YesNo

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Have you ever been accused (placed on re-assignment/administrative leave) in an abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment complaint and/or investigation?* YesNo

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