Direct Support Professional | Adult Ability Center

About the Role

The Direct Support Professional provides evidence-based support to help adults with disabilities achieve personal goals and build independence. They work collaboratively with treatment teams to deliver person-centered care across life, social, and employment skill areas.

At the Adult Ability Center (AAC), we believe every person deserves opportunities to grow, connect, and thrive in their community. Our Direct Support Professionals help adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities build independence, confidence, coping skills, friendships, and meaningful life experiences. This is more than a caregiving role — it’s a chance to build relationships, create fun and engaging experiences, and support people in reaching their personal goals in ways that are person-centered, respectful, and empowering.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based practices to develop clients’ individual skills in supported services across life, social, and job skill areas as indicated by the person-centered support plan to meet individualized goals.
• Utilize information gathered from the person-centered process to identify client strengths and weaknesses and develop collaborative goals with each client and their family for lifelong learning.
• Develop clients’ individual skills in providing supported services across life, social, and job skill areas.
• Use evidence-based practices to teach pre-employment and employment skills in clinical settings.
• Assist clients with self-help/independence skills which can include toileting, feeding, and basic hygiene routines.
• Work cohesively with treatment team to ensure the delivery of high-quality support and care.
• Meet fiscal responsibilities and ensure that regulatory and organizational standards are met.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification (post hire if needed).
• Valley de-escalation certification (as required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing job coaching skills to adult clients with disabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• For driving positions: minimum age of 21 and a current driver's license.

Pay

Pay range starts at $17.00/hour (calculated based on years of related experience). Eligible employees receive quarterly bonuses based on program service delivery.

Schedule

Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm

Benefits

Compensation

• Tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses that recognize and reward high-performing team members.
• On-Demand Pay: access to a portion of your earned wages before your scheduled payday.

Time Off

• 15 days of accrued paid time off annually (increasing by one day with each year of service).
• 10 paid holidays.
• 2 wellness days.
• Paid parental leave.

Health & Insurance Benefits

• Full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Voluntary options including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance.
• Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance provided at no cost to eligible team members.

Health Savings & Reimbursement

• Out-of-pocket medical expenses may be eligible for reimbursement through the Garner HRA — up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families (depending on medical plan selection).

Retirement

• 401(k) plan with both pre-tax and Roth (post-tax) contributions, including a company match of up to 6% of your annual salary.

Professional Development

• Tuition reimbursement.
• New licensure reimbursement.
• Paid training and conference attendance.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Paid time for continuing education.

About the Organization

Since 1984, Valley Behavioral Health has helped thousands of adults, children, and families access high-quality behavioral health care. As the largest non-profit community behavioral health provider in the Intermountain Region, Valley offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure each individual receives the personalized care they need to heal and grow. You will belong in a community where you can be yourself, grow your career, and embrace new opportunities. Valley is committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success.