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 Adesha Village team. As a DSP, you’ll work directly with adults with special mental health needs and intellectual and developmental differences, providing the support, encouragement, and assistance they need to build skills, increase independence, participate in their communities, and work toward their personal goals. If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can build relationships and see the impact you make every day, this could be the opportunity for you.

About Adesha Village Adesha Village, a program of Resources for Human Development (RHD), is a therapeutic community providing personalized residential services, behavior support, community participation support, systematic skill‑building, and life sharing to adults with special mental health needs and intellectual and developmental differences. Our approach focuses on each person as an individual, helping them develop skills, strengthen independence, participate meaningfully in their community, and enhance their overall quality of life. 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, respect, and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living, including meal planning and preparation, housekeeping, cleaning, shopping, and personal hygiene.
• Provide individualized assistance to help each person maximize independence and quality of life.
• Encourage individuals to develop and strengthen daily living skills.
• Provide supervision and guidance based on each individual’s needs.
• Support individuals in achieving outcomes identified in their Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
• Provide trauma‑informed and person‑centered care.
• Support individuals in developing skills that promote greater independence and success.
• Reinforce individualized behavioral strategies and supports.
• Encourage positive decision‑making, self‑advocacy, and personal choice.
• Work collaboratively with program and clinical team members to provide consistent support.
• Help individuals practice skills in real‑world residential and community settings.
• Encourage individuals to develop meaningful relationships and become active members of their communities.
• Support participation in recreational, social, and community activities.
• Provide transportation to medical appointments, community activities, day programs, family visits, and other activities as needed.
• Help individuals identify and access opportunities and resources within their communities.
• Support meaningful community participation based on each individual’s interests and goals.
• Maintain the safety and well‑being of individuals receiving services.
• Administer medications as required after completing required medication training and certification.
• Monitor for crisis situations or potential concerns and respond according to established policies and individual support plans.
• Follow supervision requirements outlined in each person’s ISP or Behavioral Support Plan.
• Follow incident management and reporting procedures.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, or mistreatment according to organizational requirements.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on