Experienced Direct Support Professional (DSP)

About the role

We provide direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with various disabilities. Our ultimate goal is to empower individuals to live independently while maintaining their dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
• Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
• Aid with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, and more.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks and assist with meal preparation.
• Build relationships with persons served and teammates.
• Attend special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events.
• Transport persons served to appointments or other activities outside the home.
• Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.
• Document progress, milestones, and action steps.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• Person-centered, patient, and kind.
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
• Observant and detail-oriented.
• Positive role-model for others and able to work on a team.
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
• Computer skills for documentation.
• Valid Drivers License (due to transporting persons served).
• Some positions / locations may require own personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance based on the role.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Good communication skills, including reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.

Skills

• Prior experience with intense high behaviors, both verbal and physical.
• Experience with behavioral management or crisis plans.
• Prior experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health, behavioral, and/or significant medical challenges.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees.
• Supplemental Insurance.
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees.
• Pet Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services.
• Paid Time Off accrual.
• PTO Donation.
• Growth and Development Opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Scheduled pay increases.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts.
• Tap Check - access to 50% of your pay before payday.
• Dedicated training department with paid training.

Pay

Starting at $17.90/hour.

Schedule

Full-time and part-time shifts available for AM, PM, and NOC.