Direct Support Professional - Weekend Day

Overview:

Vanguard Landing is looking for caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide day-to-day support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a hands-on, rewarding role where your presence makes a meaningful difference every day. Vanguard Landing prides itself on providing a fun, compassionate, and mission-focused work environment for our employees while creating numerous opportunities for our residents to achieve a rewarding and full life.

What You'll Do:

• Assist residents and day participants with daily routines, personal care and hygeine. Redirect residents if not properly cleaned and dressed daily.
• Support residents with their individualized Service Plans (ISP's) and document progress.
• Help with following the citizens' schedules regarding transportation, recreational activities, appointments, and errands.
• Participate in training and maintain required certifications.
• Ensure clean, safe, and welcoming living environments.
• Respond to crisis situations and follow emergency protocols when needed.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to supporting individuals with dignity.
• Must be organized, able to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 month of experience in caregiving or completion of relevant certification (e.g. CNA, PCA, HHA).
• Ability to lift and assist individuals using proper body mechanics, if needed.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Individualized Service Plan Documentation.
• Already CPA/First Aid certified (or ready to obtain)
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

A few benefits we offer our employees (Team Members):

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurances available, but not funded by VGL, at this time.
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Empowerment Program with ongoing events and classes.

Why Vanguard Landing?

Join a team that is creating one of the most innovative and caring communities for adults with disabilities.

Apply today to help shape the future of inclusive living, at Vanguard Landing. Where Exceptional People Live Extraordinary Lives