Direct Support Professional (DSP)

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will provide supervision and support to clients in a residential group home setting, helping to make a positive impact on their lives. The DSP will work with a supportive team to provide hands-on, person-centered individualized care and support for six young adult male residents.

What You Will Do

The DSP will provide general responsibilities such as house cleaning, assistance with toileting/showering, job coaching, role modeling, etc. The DSP will also intervene with clients when needed to implement behavioral inventions, including physical restraint, lifting, and transporting in a personal vehicle or company van.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The DSP will have opportunities for paid CEUs, generous paid time off, and 12 paid holidays. The DSP will also have access to professional trainings offered throughout the year and opportunities to pick up extra shifts.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals who have autism and developmental disabilities
• Education Requirement: Either; High School diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent with 4+ years of experience working with individuals who have autism and developmental disabilities OR; Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field with 2+ years of experience working with individuals who have autism and developmental disabilities
• Must be able to read, write, and speak in English proficiently
• Ability to speak, see & hear clearly/audibly, as well as write legibly for documentation
• Basic computer skills
• Professional and respectful communication skills with clients and their families or other parties
• Ability to intervene with clients when needed to implement behavioral inventions including physical restraint, lifting and transporting in personal vehicle or company van
• General responsibilities as assigned such as house cleaning, assistance with toileting/showering, job coaching, role modeling, etc.
• Ability to sit, stand, lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, reach and/or move regularly
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years, with a registered and insured vehicle
• CPR/First Aid Certification (We provide training if needed)
• Medication Administration Training (We provide training)

Benefits

• Excellent Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Company paid 80% of Health Insurance
• Company Paid 100% of Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
• Free Long Term Disability Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• AFLAC
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for Paid CEUs
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)