Direct Support Professional (DSP)-Day Program

About the role

Passionate Direct Support Professional Wanted! Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with co-occurring disorders? Join our team at Rock Creek where passion drives everything we do!

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engagement and support to adults with IDD in program activities and community integration.
• Aid in personal care needs such as toileting, feeding, hygiene, and grooming, depending on individual support plans.
• Foster social skills, independence, and meaningful community participation through structured activities.
• Lead and facilitate group activities and individualized skill-building experiences aligned with each participant’s interests and goals.
• Support vocational exploration, community outings, hobbies, or leisure activities as part of a meaningful day agenda.
• Help participants pursue employment-related activities such as pre-employment training and job coaching, when part of the program model.
• Maintain accurate documentation including progress notes, incident reports, and daily logs for each participant.
• Report observations on behavior, participation, goals, progress, and any changes in needs.
• Contribute to periodic reviews and updates of individual person-centered plans (PCP) as needed.
• Provide or oversee safe transport to off-site activities, appointments, and community outings when required by the program.
• Ensure participant safety in community settings, monitor behavior, and follow risk management practices.
• Work collaboratively with other staff, supervisors, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Promote participant self-determination, choice, and dignity, using person-centered practices.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development to improve service delivery.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with no more than 3 points and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Proof of car insurance.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with adults diagnosed with varying intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disabilities.
• Ability to work individually as well as within a team.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work with “high-risk” consumers who have development or intellectual disabilities as well as mental illnesses and physical disabilities.
• Strong desire to provide excellent customer service.
• Training in CPR/First Aid, Medication administration training if applicable.
• DDA core trainings.
• Compassionate and caring nature.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, creativity, and ability to adapt activities to individual needs.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities (preferred).
• Ability to pass background checks and FBI fingerprinting.