Direct Support Professional (Adults)
About The Position
Help people with disabilities build skills and experience to live their best lives! At Albertina Kerr, we believe that all people thrive in nurturing and inclusive communities. Our mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities. Are you inspired to take an active role in supporting adults with disabilities? At Kerr's adult group homes, we support and empower individuals with the goal of helping them thrive as they lead self-determined lives within their communities. Every person is unique, so job duties vary. Each day, you'll support adults in being successful in what they want to do. Common tasks involve help with medications, cooking, dressing, personal hygiene and cleaning. Make a positive impact by providing skill building and guidance. Together, let's create a bright future for people with disabilities. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in our youth group homes, you’ll work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team - including DSPs, Behavior Specialists, Therapists, Skills Trainers, and Psychiatrists, to support youth ages 10–17 with both developmental and mental health needs (dual diagnosis). Each home supports up to four youth, each with unique backgrounds, strengths, and goals. You’ll help youth: Build social, emotional regulation, and advocacy skills Develop independence in daily living Strengthen relationships and community connections Daily responsibilities vary but often include supporting morning and bedtime routines, school preparation, after-school activities, meals, and household tasks. You’ll also collaborate with families and care teams to ensure consistent, high-quality support. At times, you may support youth who are dysregulated due to trauma or skill gaps. In these moments, you’ll model emotional regulation, use approved strategies to maintain safety, and focus on relationship-building and repair. We believe all people do well if they can, and your role is to support youth in building the skills they need to succeed.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- Great social skills
- Ability to pass a background check
- Ability to lift, push and pull 50 pounds
- Knows basic cooking skills and willing to learn new recipes
- Knows basic cleaning skills
- Willing to be flexible and learn new skills
- Licensed driver with at least two years' driving experience required for day and swing shifts
Nice To Haves
- Preference for applicants who can work at least one weekend day.
Responsibilities
- Positively influence the lives of people, helping them to live their best life.
- Provide high-quality personal care.
- Connect with people important to the person to provide the best support
- Ensure the rights of all people served are recognized, respected, promoted, and upheld.
- Assist the people served in the community, on home visits, and on trips.
- Drives motor vehicles to transport people we serve, run errands, or other business as assigned.
- Communicate professionally with family members, community members, medical professionals, and others.
- Learn and follow Behavior Support Plans for people we support.
- Perform nursing tasks as trained and assigned by a Nurse.
- Observe and respond to concerns regarding general health and specific conditions.
- Monitor and track vital signs, weight, sleep, mood, etc.
- Although assigned to a primary group home, support may be needed at other group homes.
- Other duties as assigned or needed.
- Build social, emotional regulation, and advocacy skills
- Develop independence in daily living
- Strengthen relationships and community connections
- Supporting morning and bedtime routines, school preparation, after-school activities, meals, and household tasks.
- Collaborate with families and care teams to ensure consistent, high-quality support.
- Model emotional regulation, use approved strategies to maintain safety, and focus on relationship-building and repair.
- Support youth in building the skills they need to succeed.
- Build safe, trusting relationships with youth
- Support daily living needs, including personal care
- Help youth develop skills for independence and adulthood
- Follow behavior support plans and ensure safety
- Collaborate with families, medical professionals, and team members
- Monitor health and well-being
- Support youth in the community and across program needs
Benefits
- Paid 2-week training program to teach you the skills you need
- 100% paid medical/dental/vision plans
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
