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Job Title: Direct Support Professionals
Locations: Three Rivers (Palmer), Chicopee, Agawam
Hours:
35 hours/week - Monday through Friday 8:30am-3:30pm
Educational Requirements:
High School Diploma/ GED/or Equivalent
Other Requirements:
Ability to lift 30 lbs. comfortably, a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
Job Summary:
Development and implementation of active treatment and habilitation programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate will be a positive role model with good communication skills who can work alone and as a team.
Salary:
$21.00/hour
Benefits: We offer generous Paid Time Off, including 11 Paid Holidays and Snow Days. We pay 70% of Health and Dental insurances. You are 100% vested with your contributions to 401K with up to a 4% match after 1 year. We offer Vision, LTD, $25,000 Life Insurance Policy, EAP and more!
Accepting applications online https://www.sunshine.us/joinourteam
EOE. Sunshine Village is a great place to work!
JOIN OUR TEAM!
Sunshine Village is committed to continuing to be an “Employer of Choice” by investing in our workforce through a competitive and comprehensive total rewards plan and professional development program, while emphasizing wellness and valuing work-life balance.
Our 2024 Employee Satisfaction and Engagement Survey showed that our employees enjoy coming to work (95%) and are proud to tell people that they work at Sunshine Village (95%.) Responses also showed that our employees have fun at work (93%) and feel safe (94%).
We have invested millions of dollars in our workforce – bringing our entry level wage for DSPs from $17.65 to $21.00! We continue to provide annual raises and multiple bonuses throughout the year. DSPs work a 35-hour workweek (M-F from 8:30 to 3:30) and we do not require night or weekend shifts or overtime hours. All employees receive generous paid time off (including 11 holidays and snow days!) and we pay 70% of health and dental insurance and match up to 4% in the 401K after one year. We also are investing more money than ever in professional AND personal development – and our employees feel they receive enough training to do their job well (92%.)
See how we SHINE – how you can SHINE – by visiting us at www.sunshine.us
With a strong financial position, quality programming, experienced professionals and a reputable history, Sunshine Village’s future is BRIGHT…and yours can be too
Requirements
Age 18 or older
Reliable transportation
