Direct Support Professional | IDD/ADD Services

Valley Behavioral Health Incorporated•Murray, UT

10d•$17 - $21

About The Position

At the Adult Ability Center (AAC), Direct Support Professionals help adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities build independence, confidence, coping skills, friendships, and meaningful life experiences. This person-centered, respectful, and empowering role focuses on building relationships, creating engaging experiences, and supporting individuals in reaching their personal goals. Professionals empower individuals to discover their strengths, build new skills, and achieve personal goals through center- and community-based services. They provide supportive, person-centered services while following program guidelines and best practices to ensure quality care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pay starts at $17.00 per hour and is calculated based on years of related experience. Eligible employees may receive quarterly bonuses based on program service delivery.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No prior experience is required.
Obtain CPR certification after hire.
Obtain Valley de-escalation certification after hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing job coaching skills to adult clients with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Understand each individual’s strengths, interests, and aspirations and work with individuals and their families to create meaningful goals for growth and lifelong learning.
Use creativity, encouragement, and hands-on coaching to teach life skills, social skills, and workplace readiness.
Teach and encourage job readiness and workplace skills through hands-on learning, coaching, and positive reinforcement.
Assist individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, hygiene, mealtime support, and building independent self-care routines.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality support and positive outcomes.
Follow program guidelines and best practices when providing person-centered services.

Benefits

Quarterly performance bonus opportunity for eligible employees.
On-demand access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
15 days of accrued paid time off annually, increasing by one day with each year of service.
10 paid holidays.
2 wellness days.
Paid parental leave.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for eligible employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Voluntary accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance options.
Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to eligible team members.
Medical expense reimbursement through the Garner HRA, up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families.
Health Savings Account option with a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families, depending on medical plan selection.
401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions and a company match of up to 6% of annual salary.
Tuition reimbursement.
New licensure reimbursement.
Paid training and conference attendance.
Continuing education reimbursement and paid time for continuing education.
Tenure-based service increases.