Direct Support Professional

Chrysalis • Provo, UT

8d • $15 - $18

About The Position

Chrysalis is hiring an entry-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) / In-Home Caregiver in Provo, Utah. The role supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible and pursue meaningful, self-directed lives. Support is provided in participants’ homes or at programs they attend during the day.

DSPs model appropriate social skills and behaviors, provide guidance with daily living, and use teaching and mentoring techniques to help participants develop skills and achieve goals. The position includes helping participants with employment and recreational activities, and maintaining accurate documentation while reporting health and safety concerns. No experience is necessary; training is available. Full-time and part-time swing and graveyard schedules are offered.

Requirements

• A heart for people with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to communicate well in English, verbally and in writing.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Ability to keep track of multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Discretion when handling confidential information.
• Calmness and patience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities; training is available.

Responsibilities

• Support participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes or at programs they attend during the day.
• Encourage participants to live as independently as possible and pursue their own needs and goals.
• Model appropriate social skills and behaviors.
• Assist with medication administration, bathing, hygiene, basic first aid, shopping, meal preparation, transportation, budgeting, housekeeping, and home maintenance.
• Teach and mentor participants to learn new skills and achieve goals.
• Provide life skills training in employment, money management, and relationship-building.
• Assist participants with gaining employment and finding recreational activities they enjoy.
• Report concerns about participants’ health and safety.
• Keep documentation accurate and up-to-date.

Benefits

• Health insurance for full-time employees.
• Flexibility.
• A rewarding work experience.
• Competitive benefits package for full-time employees.
• Special online training to help employees understand how to get the most out of the benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed