Direct Support Professional in Community Integration
About The Position
Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) is hiring a Direct Support Professional in Community Integration to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in building meaningful, inclusive lives in their communities. The role begins with picking up the individuals, reviewing the day's plans, and discussing their goals, interests, and choices, followed by community activities such as visits to parks, libraries, restaurants, community centers, volunteer sites, and local events. The DSP supports participants without taking over: participants choose the direction, while the DSP helps them make progress. The Community Integration Training Program is entirely community-based and focuses on skill-building, socialization, and job readiness. DSPs provide small-group support at a 3:1 client-to-Job Coach ratio and follow individualized plans tailored to each participant's goals and abilities. Support is collaborative and may involve family members, staff, and community partners. Full-time DSPs work with a consistent group and schedule; part-time DSPs support different people, groups, activities, and locations. The role uses the employee's personal vehicle to transport participants, with approved work-related mileage reimbursed at the current IRS rate.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Three years of driving experience.
- Own a vehicle for transportation.
- Be willing to drive up to three clients in a personal vehicle at once.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working in social services, education, or with the developmentally disabled population is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Train, support, and monitor clients while they are in the community.
- Help develop a circle of support by building relationships with clients' family, friends, neighbors, and other community members.
- Develop individualized adaptive support materials as needed.
- Develop and expand clients' participation in integrated employment activities.
- Assist with developing and implementing clients' annual plans, goals, and objectives.
- Participate in clients' annual Individualized Program Plan (IPP) meetings.
- Provide same-day shift coverage when requested by the supervisor.
- Transport supported individuals in the employee's personal vehicle.
Benefits
- Employer-sponsored medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- Generous 401(k) employer match.
- Accrued sick and vacation hours.
- Years of Service Pay.
- Paid holidays.
- Employee discount program, including discounts at the San Diego Zoo, Legoland, dining venues, and gyms.
- Wellness program with monthly challenges and prizes.
- Quarterly opportunity draws.
- Mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate for approved work-related travel, if applicable.
- Free access to the newly remodeled fitness center at the San Diego office.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
