Role OverviewWe are looking for a Direct Support Professional to support adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in our Day Program. The role involves leading activities, teaching life skills, and providing personal care and behavioral support.
What You Will Do
The DSP will lead cooking, art, music, recreation, and life-skills activities, teach and reinforce skills that promote independence, and provide personal care and behavioral support.
Why It Might Be a Fit
We are looking for candidates with hands-on experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, behavioral needs, or similar support needs. The ideal candidate will be able to teach, engage, support, and help adults build greater independence.
Requirements
- At least 6 months experience supporting adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
- Experience providing direct support, personal care, behavioral support, or skill development
- Must be 21 years or older
- Highschool Diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a company van
- Basic computer skills and able to learn electronic documentation systems
- Great communication is key in this role.
- Ability to lift and transfer 50 lbs.
- Dependable, adaptable, proactive, engaged, patient
- Teamwork and ability to work in small groups as part of a larger group
Benefits
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for eligible employees
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck - early pay access
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