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New Gateways Apprenticeship Program - Help Adults with Disabilities

Help Adults with Disabilities - Become a Direct Support Professional - Make a Difference

  • Date: 06/21/2023 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM  

Join the staff of New Gateways, a local nonprofit organization in Waterford, Mich., as a Direct Support Professional. You will play a key role in supporting adults with disabilities, helping them build skills, become self-sufficient and learn from vocational training.

Through the New Gateways USDOL-registered professional apprenticeship program, participants earn a competitive wage, gain an industry-recognized credential and help patrons become positive and productive members of their community.

Job Profile:

  • Starting wage of $16.00 per hour
  • Convenient daytime schedule, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Responsible for the direct care and community engagement of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Direct Support Professional positions can lead to careers in nursing, RBTs, BCBAs, OTs and speech therapy

Benefits:

  • Paid training
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Elective benefit plans available (short-term disability, critical illness, accident)
  • Rewards Points Program – turn merit points into extra cash
  • 6% simple IRA match for retirement
  • Referral Bonus

Questions? Contact: oaklandcountymiworks@oakgov.com

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