DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
About the role
Looking for More Than Just a Job? At Resources for Human Development (RHD), we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We’re seeking compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our Residential Service Systems (RSS) team. As a DSP, you’ll work directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing the support, encouragement, and assistance they need to live safely, build independence, participate in their communities, and work toward their personal goals. If you’re looking for work where you can build meaningful relationships and see the impact you make every day, this could be the opportunity for you.
About Residential Service Systems: Residential Service Systems (RSS) is a program of Resources for Human Development (RHD) established in 1975 to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. RSS provides residential and community-based supports focused on helping individuals maximize their independence, quality of life, and involvement in their communities. As a Direct Support Professional, you’ll be an important part of creating a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment where each person is treated with dignity and respect.
Responsibilities
- You will be responsible for the safety and supervision of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in community-based settings.
- Provide hands-on assistance, encourage greater independence, and help individuals achieve the goals outlined in their individualized plans.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including meal planning and preparation, housekeeping, cleaning, shopping, and personal hygiene.
- Provide the level of assistance needed to help each individual maximize their independence and quality of life.
- Encourage individuals to develop new skills and work toward their personal goals.
- Provide supervision