Direct Support Professional (DSP)
About The Position
Learning Services, a Collage Rehabilitation Partner, is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive Direct Support Professional to support adults with brain injuries in a home-like neurorehabilitation environment. The role helps clients work toward personal independence by implementing rehabilitation strategies and providing guidance, support, and encouragement. The position is based in Riverton, Utah, and offers first shift (7 a.m.–3 p.m.) or second shift (3 p.m.–11 p.m.); employees must be available to work a consistent weekend day. The Direct Support Professional assists with daily living activities, community living skills, personalized rehabilitation goals, medication administration as assigned, nutrition plans, and meal preparation. The role also includes behavioral support, observing and reporting changes in clients’ conditions, transporting and accompanying clients to appointments and community activities, maintaining a safe and welcoming living environment, completing required records, and communicating with families, care teams, and leadership.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Valid driver’s license and a record of responsible driving behavior.
- Ability to travel and/or operate a vehicle for up to 20% of working time.
Responsibilities
- Assist, guide, and encourage clients with activities of daily living, community living skills, and personalized rehabilitation goals.
- Assist with medication administration as assigned, monitor nutrition plans, and prepare well-balanced meals daily.
- Support clients through challenging situations and implement behavior management plans while maintaining professional boundaries and mutual trust.
- Identify changes in clients’ behavioral, emotional, cognitive, or physical conditions and alert the treatment team.
- Safely transport and accompany clients to medical appointments, group outings, errands, and recreational activities.
- Complete required shift documentation, including daily data sheets, goal sheets, vital/seizure flow sheets, supervision checklists, and incident reports, in compliance with applicable standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming living environment in alignment with licensing requirements.
- Participate in shift hand-offs, review operational communications, and collaborate with family members, care teams, and leadership.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan.
- Short- and long-term disability options.
- Tuition assistance programs and continuing education support.
- CNA and CNA II tuition reimbursement program.
- Employee referral bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
