Direct Support Professional | IDD/ADD Services

Valley Behavioral Health Incorporated•Murray, UT

1d•$17 - $21•Hybrid

About The Position

Make a Difference Every Day At the Adult Ability Center (AAC), we believe every person deserves opportunities to grow, connect, and thrive in their community. Our Direct Support Professionals help adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities build independence, confidence, coping skills, friendships, and meaningful life experiences. This is more than a caregiving role — it’s a chance to build relationships, create fun and engaging experiences, and support people in reaching their personal goals in ways that are person-centered, respectful, and empowering. Our Direct Support Professionals empower individuals to discover their strengths, build new skills, and achieve personal goals through center and community-based services. They also provide supportive, person-centered services while following program guidelines and best practices to ensure quality care.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
No experience required
CPR certification (post hire if needed)
Valley de-escalation certification (as required)
Driving positions require a minimum age of 21 and a current driver's license

Nice To Haves

Experience providing job coaching skills to adult clients with disabilities
Bachelor’s degree in related field

Responsibilities

Understand each individual’s strengths, interests, and aspirations, while working alongside them 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 caring, multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality support and create positive outcomes for the people we serve.

Benefits

Tenure-based service increases
Performance bonuses
On-Demand Pay
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 insurance (for full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week)
Dental insurance (for full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week)
Vision insurance (for full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week)
Life insurance (for full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week)
Disability insurance (for full-time and part-time team members working 30+ hours per week)
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary critical illness insurance
Voluntary financial protection insurance
Voluntary pet insurance
Basic Life Insurance (at no cost to eligible team members)
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (at no cost to eligible team members)
Long-Term Disability Insurance (at no cost to eligible team members)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match (up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families)
Garner HRA for out-of-pocket medical expenses reimbursement (up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families)
401(k) plan with company match up to 6% of annual salary
Tuition reimbursement
New licensure reimbursement
Paid training
Conference attendance
Continuing education reimbursement
Paid time for continuing education