Overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Location: Riverton, UT | Company: Learning Services, A Collage Rehabilitation Partner | Employment Type: Full-Time

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in implementing rehabilitation strategies and providing guidance, support, and encouragement to individuals working toward personal independence. From assisting with daily living activities to supporting vocational and recreational pursuits, you will empower clients to build confidence, achieve their personalized goals, and thrive in a safe, home-like environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote Independence: Assist, guide, and encourage clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), community living skills, and personalized rehabilitation goals.
• Health & Wellness: Assist with medication administration as assigned, monitor nutrition plans, and prepare well-balanced meals daily.
• Proactive Behavioral Support: Support clients through challenging situations (e.g., refusal of activities or medications) and implement behavior management plans while maintaining professional boundaries and mutual trust.
• Observation & Advocacy: Identify changes in clients' behavioral, emotional, cognitive, or physical conditions and alert the treatment team to ensure timely care.
• Transportation & Community Outings: Safely transport and accompany clients to medical appointments, group outings, errands, and recreational activities.
• Compliance & Record Keeping: Accurately complete required shift documentation—including daily data sheets, goal sheets, vital/seizure flow sheets, supervision checklists, and incident reports—in compliance with CARF, state, and federal standards.
• Environment & Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming living environment for residents in alignment with licensing requirements.
• Team Communication: Participate in shift hand-offs, review operational communications (emails, meeting minutes, rounds summaries), and collaborate effectively with family members, care teams, and leadership.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Driving Requirements: Valid driver’s license with a record of responsible driving behavior. Must have the ability to travel and/or operate a vehicle for up to 20% of the time spent working in this position.

Benefits

• Healthcare: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retirement & Security: 401(k) plan and short/long-term disability options.
• Professional Growth: Tuition Assistance programs, continuing education support, and CNA & CNA II Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Incentives: Employee Referral Bonus program.

Schedule

3rd shift (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM) available; must be available to work a consistent weekend day.