Do you want to make a real difference in people's lives? Work for an inspiring non-profit leader in disability services!

At Rise, Inc., we believe that everyone deserves opportunities to live a life filled with purpose and pride. In our employment, housing, and life-enrichment services, we support people to set and achieve their personal goals. That shared commitment is the foundation of a workplace that embraces a culture of learning and growth by offering extensive training, competitive salaries, and a fun work environment. Visit our website at www.rise.org to learn more about our work.

What you will do:

Advance the work and social skills of people with intellectual disabilities and who are deaf or hard of hearing. Direct Support Professionals work directly with people with disabilities in a center-based setting, assisting them with personal care and projects as needed. Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is required to be successful in this role. You will:

• Communication - communicate effectively; listen to others; write effectively; establish relationships; act with integrity; establish trust. In this role, you will use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate with persons served
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with site contacts and maintain business partner's expectations for productivity, quality, etc.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable legal requirements and accreditations standards. Ensures that all department activities are conducted in a manner that is consistent with Rise's Code of Conduct, CARF standards, and HIPAA policies and procedures
• Provide direct support for people with disabilities
• Assist with life enrichment activities to advance the work and social skills of persons served
• Model appropriate behavior and interactions
• Assist with lifting and transferring adults to/from wheelchairs and assist with personal care
• Continually inspire personal growth in the people you support by establishing and achieving personal goals and implementing person-centered practices
• Input information into data management system
• Design innovative community integration activities (volunteering, outdoor, social) and support persons served on these community outings
• Provide daily transportation of persons supported in Rise vans and buses

What you will need:

• Technology skills: Comfortable working with computers, Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Teams, etc.). and database management systems - Learn software systems to complete routine tasks.
• Current, valid driver's license and an MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) driving record that demonstrates safe, legal driving habits required
• Ability to pass DHS (Department of Human Services) Rule 11 background check
• Fluency of American Sign Language (ASL), required
• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Education, Experience, and other Qualifications

• Previous experience working with people with behavioral challenges and implementing positive approaches to behavior management in a Human Services
• Experience practicing person-centered techniques with people with disabilities
• Detail-oriented, results-driven, efficient, and communicative.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Previous experience working with people who are deaf and/or people who use alternative communication methods
• Willing to transport individuals using Rise's services for daily route needs or community outing opportunities

What we have to offer you:

• Hiring Bonus: $1,000 ($500 after 6-month work anniversary and $500 after 12-month work anniversary)
• Starting Wage: $19.36 per hour, depending on qualifications
• Daytime work hours (No evenings, weekends, or major holidays)
• A pathway opportunity for persons aspiring for careers in Social Work, Human Services, and/or Health Care
• Medical insurance - single employee coverage less than $90/month
• Dental insurance less than $17/month
• 401(k) with a 100% vested employer match
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starts at 16 days per year, plus paid and floating holidays
• Additional Benefits available including disability insurance and more! PTO starting at 16 days per year; 7 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and Rise sponsored trainings (i.e., CPR, First Aide, and more) to help you be successful in your role
• Employee resource groups (i.e., DEI, LGBTQ+, recognition and more).

Are you looking to work with a diverse team of professionals? Do you want to work in a fun environment while supporting others to live a life of possibilities? Then join Rise, Inc.! Visit our career page to apply to this and other positions, or email us hiring@rise.org with questions.

Rise values being a person-centered organization. This impacts how we carry out services for the people we support and our organizational culture. We encourage people's unique individual differences and celebrate the ways our team members contribute to our community. We believe in a workplace informed by differing viewpoints and perspectives created from a diverse team and welcome people of all races, genders, ages, nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply. Our goal is that those we serve and our team members always feel valued and respected.