Direct Support Specialist | IDD Services

Valley Behavioral Health•Murray, UT

9d•Onsite

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 Specialists 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. One day might include helping a client practice cooking skills, exploring a community activity, working on emotional regulation strategies, supporting employment goals, attending a music or art activity, or simply celebrating a small win together. If you are compassionate, dependable, energetic, and enjoy helping others grow, we would love to meet you.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provides evidence-based practices to develop clients’ individual skills in providing supported services across life, social, and job skill areas as indicated by the person-centered support plan to meet individualized goals.
Utilizes evidence-based practices, meeting fiscal responsibilities, and ensuring that regulatory and organizational standards are met.
Utilizes information gathered from the person-centered process to identify client strengths and weaknesses and develops collaborative goals with each client and their family for lifelong learning.
Develops client’s individual skills in providing supported services across life, social, and job skill areas.
Uses evidence-based practices to teach pre-employment and employment skills in clinical settings.
Assists clients with self-help/independence skills which can include toileting, feeding, and basic hygiene routines.
Works cohesively with treatment team to ensure the delivery of high quality support and care.

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
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary critical illness insurance
Voluntary financial protection insurance
Pet insurance
Basic Life Insurance (company paid)
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (company paid)
Long-Term Disability Insurance (company paid)
Garner HRA (up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families)
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match (up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 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