LEAP Direct Support Professional

Company: Pearl Buck Center
Location: Eugene
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

**$600 Hiring Bonus - available for a limited time!**The Lead Life Enhancing Activities Program (LEAP) Direct Support Professional will instruct supported individuals with a variety of abilities in life skills, leisure and social activities, and mobility. This position ensures that LEAP DSPs understand their daily assignments. They ensure that supported individuals are engaged throughout the day within group or independent activities and/or in a community setting or online program. This is accomplished in a fun and supportive environment utilizing arts & crafts, music, video, meal preparation, outings and education to stimulate and encourage growth and life enrichment. There is a great sense of fulfilment helping individuals reach their goals while working with a creative team. This position is usually offered at 35 hours per week.Proof of covid-19 vaccinations are required for employment. Exemptions must be approved by HR prior to employment.Pearl Buck Center offers all employees free gym membership, life and AD coverage, reimbursement for mileage and supplies, 401(k) with 3% matching (for staff working more than 20 hours per week), paid training (including CPR and OIS), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and umbrella PTO.If you have student loans and work for a non-profit such as Pearl Buck Center, you may be eligible for loan forgiveness. To find out more about this student loan forgiveness opportunity, please check out this .Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet each qualifications listed. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job, and believe you would be the best fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your cover letter to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience.

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