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We make differences in the lives of the people we serve and throughout our community every day! Find out more and view our job postings. You too can make a difference in another person’s life, and you’ll love it!

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We make differences in the lives of the people we serve and throughout our community every day! Find out more and view our job postings. You too can make a difference in another person’s life, and you’ll love it!

View Available Jobs

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Come meet our team and hear what it is like to work with us in a dynamic and fulfilling environment.

“I really enjoy working here. I have learned so much about myself as a person through the individuals I support.”

“Every day I feel satisfied with the work and the environment.”

“I am thanked every day for working. I’ve never had such a supportive and nice work environment.”

See what it’s like to work with us!

The Open Door Center provides employment opportunities and promotes excellence in serving people with disabilities by:

  • Respecting dignity
  • Providing opportunities for growth
  • Fostering independence

Please view the video to learn more about what it’s like to work with us.

Our Job Openings

A typical shift will have you assisting people to complete their morning routines to prepare for their day either at work or home/community.  You will assist them at their employment.  This may include job coaching at various sites.  In the people's homes you may be responsible for assisting in cooking, cleaning, and other activities of daily living that a person would do in their home.  Attending community events such as basketball games, movies and church are a few places you may assist them.  Full duties and responsibilities are available upon request. $16 - 17.50/hr - no experience necessary EXAMPLE SCHEDULE:   30 min lunches @ Day Services ( variations available   7a-5p; 8a - 415p; 6a - 430p)  Week 1:                        Week 2:                         Sunday:               OFF                               7:30a – 4p   Monday:              OFF                              OFF Tuesday:              7a – 530p                      OFF            Wednesday:          7a – 530p                      7a – 530p                        Thursday:            OFF                              7a – 530p    Friday:                 7a – 530p                      7a – 530p    Saturday:             8a – 4:30p                     OFF 

A typical shift will have you assisting people to complete their morning routines to prepare for their day either at work or home/community.  You will assist them at their employment.  This may incl...

What is a DSP: Help another person in their daily life Where do you work: in a person's home or in the place they live Job Types: Full-time In this job, you will provide support, care, and help other people. Tasks of the job may include; cooking, dressing, grooming, washing clothing, help at work. Day to Day Job Task: 1. Work on goals the person has set. 2. Follow the person's care plan. 3. Help the person learn. 4. Help the person go to places where they live. 5. Help the person have a good day. 6. Help the person do things on their own. 7. Help the person clean their home and wash their hands. 8. Help the person bathe, get dressed, and brush their teeth. 9. Write down information about the person's day. 10. Help the person be safe in their home. 11. Follow rules set by the employer. 12. Take trainings from the employer. 13. Work with others in the home and be a member of the team. 14. Respect and maintain privacy. 15. Ask questions. 16. Help a person make choices, 17. Fill out reports on the person's day. 18. Help the person with their money. 19. Respect the person's choices. 20. Be flexible to work at different places or at different times. 21. Help new staff and be a role model 22. Do other duties as asked. What Education do I need to be a DSP? 1. High school graduate or General Education Development (GED). 2. Must be 18 years of age or older. 3. Have a valid driver's license and can drive. 4. Must complete trainings by the employer and state. 5. Must have a clear background check. 6. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. 7. Must be able to stand, bend, and lift. 8. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. 9. Must be able to add and subtract. 10. Must be able to type on a computer. 11. Must be free of disease.

1 example: Shift:

                                 Week 1                       Week 2                     Week 3          Sunday:                      430p – 730a           OFF                             OFF Monday:                    OFF                           OFF                            430p – 730a Tuesday:                    OFF                           OFF                            430p – 730a Wednesday:               OFF                          430p – 730a            430p – 9p Thursday:                  OFF                           430p – 730a            430p – 9p Friday:                        430p – 730a           OFF                            OFF Saturday:                   430p – 730a           OFF                            OFF

2nd example:

SCHEDULE:   Rotating Schedule   Work week starts at 9a Sunday. Week 1:    Sunday:           OFF Monday:          OFF Tuesday:          OFF Wednesday:    OFF Thursday:        OFF Friday:             4 pm - Midnight Saturday:         12:01am - Midnight Sunday:            12:01am- 9a Week 2:   Monday:          OFF Tuesday:          4 – 10p Wednesday:    4p – 12m Thursday:        12:01 am – 8:30 am & 49 pm - Midnight Friday:             12:01 am – 8:30 am Saturday:         OFF Week 3:   Sunday:           9a - Midnight Monday:          12:01 am – 8:30 am & 4 pm - Midnight Tuesday:          12:01 am – 8:30 am Wednesday:    OFF Thursday:        OFF Friday:             OFF Saturday:         OFF

What is a DSP: Help another person in their daily life Where do you work: in a person’s home or in the place they live Job Types: Full-time In this job, you will provide support, care, and help ...

All positions designated as full time are eligible for benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for retirement benefits when criteria are met. Many employees start part-time and then apply for full time positions as positions become available. The Open Door Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.