Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Supported/Community Living Program

📋 Description

• Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care
• Assist with activities of daily living, including community-based supports
• Help the individual set and achieve goals; assist in overcoming personal barriers
• Communicate with clients and their families to understand their interests, skills, abilities
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed
• Duties may periodically include personal care assistance and support with prescribed medications

🎯 Requirements

• Valid Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle is required for the Supported/Community
• Prefer personal or professional experience working with persons with intellectual or developmental
• Ability to work independently and be resourceful to problem solve without direct supervision
• Dependable, adaptable, flexible
• Effective communication is key in this role. You will rely on your reading, writing, and
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor, attire and personal presentation when interacting with

🎁 Benefits

• Wage: Starting at $20/hour, guaranteed pay increase after 90 days
• 25 hours per week, ability to grow to FT in the future
• Scheduled pay increases
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees