Direct Support Professional

Sunrise Group

20d

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional provides support, assistance, and supervision to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so they can live valued lives in the community. The role uses an individualized approach to support each person’s needs, goals, rights, and choices, while protecting their health, safety, and well-being.

The position includes implementing and documenting individual training, behavior, and support programs; assisting with daily needs, positioning, diets, and assistive equipment; and maintaining homes, outdoor areas, and vehicles. Direct Support Professionals are mandated reporters and must report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or violations of an individual’s rights. The position pays $19.50 per hour and includes paid time off, a retirement plan, health, vision, and dental insurance, an employee assistance program, and other benefits.

Requirements

• Successfully complete required pre-employment background and drug screenings.
• Hold a valid driver’s license with all necessary endorsements and have at least three years of driving experience.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent if required by the work location.
• Have at least one year of experience working in the human service field if required by the work location.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report suspected abuse or violations of an individual’s rights.
• Provide support, assistance, and supervision to meet individuals’ needs and goals according to their plans.
• Ensure that individuals’ training, behavior, and support programs are implemented and documented in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Protect individuals’ health, safety, and well-being at all times.
• Provide a positive, reinforcing environment that promotes independence and choice.
• Follow positioning schedules and use proper equipment and assistive devices as specified in the individual’s plan.
• Provide the necessary level of assistance for appropriate diets, textures, and equipment.
• Keep homes, outdoor areas, and vehicles well maintained and organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that the employee is involved in or witnesses.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Additional benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED