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What You'll Actually Do
Lead cooking, art, music, recreation, and life-skills activities
Teach and reinforce skills that promote independence
Support community outings and volunteer activities
Provide personal care, including restroom, hygiene, eating, and mobility support
Provide behavioral support and use trained de-escalation techniques
Support individuals with verbal and nonverbal communication needs
Follow individualized support and behavior plans
Drive company vehicles for outings and community activities
Complete accurate electronic documentation
Prepare, clean, and reset program areas
Work with your team to maintain a safe, positive, and consistent environment
Engagement is part of the job. DSPs actively participate, encourage individuals, adapt activities when needed, and help each person participate at their own ability level.
Your Experience Matters
We're looking for candidates with hands-on experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, behavioral needs, personal care needs, or similar support needs.
Relevant backgrounds may include Direct Support Professional (DSP), Caregiver, Behavior Technician, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Paraprofessional, Teacher's Aide, Respite Provider, Residential Counselor, Community Support Worker, Job Coach, Employment Specialist, or similar human services experience.
What You'll Need
6+ months of relevant hands-on support experience
Must be 21 years or older
High School Diploma or GED
Valid driver's license and ability to drive a company van
Comfortable providing personal care and behavioral support
Ability to respond appropriately during behavioral and emergency situations
Basic computer skills and ability to learn electronic documentation systems
Strong reading, writing, and communication skills for documentation, support plans, and team communication
Ability to lift and transfer 50 lbs.
What Works Well Here
Strong DSPs are patient, dependable, proactive, and able to stay calm when situations become challenging. You should be comfortable taking initiative, working as part of a team, receiving feedback, and adapting when needs or plans change. Supporting independence also means knowing when to help and when to coach someone through a task so they can do more for themselves.
Employment type
Part-time
Work arrangement
No
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