Living Support/Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Great Livin' LLC•Albuquerque, NM

48d•$15 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Great Livin' LLC is hiring a Living Support / Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support adults with developmental disabilities who receive DD Waiver services. The role helps residents live self-directed, independent, and meaningful lives in the company’s assisted living homes and programs. DSPs provide guidance with daily living activities, teach and mentor participants as they develop skills and pursue goals, and help them access community educational and recreational activities. The position also involves documenting services and promptly reporting health or safety concerns. The company describes the role as full-time or part-time, with weekday and weekend day shifts available. The listed schedules run from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Starting pay is $15.00 per hour, with a stated pay range of $15.00 to $18.00 per hour, taking experience and training into consideration. Paid training is provided, including state-based Developmental Disabilities Supports Division training, CPR/First Aid/AED, and Handle with Care training.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to pass a fingerprint and background check; provided by the company.
Complete a TB test; provided by the company.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to coach and mentor others.
Patience, respectfulness, tact, and calm under pressure.
Interest in serving people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Support adults with developmental disabilities in living as independently as possible and pursuing self-directed, meaningful lives.
Assist residents with bathing, hygiene, shopping, meal preparation, transportation, and housekeeping.
Model appropriate social skills and behaviors.
Use teaching and mentoring techniques to help participants learn skills and achieve goals.
Assist participants with educational and recreational activities and improve their access to the community.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation.
Promptly report concerns about residents’ health or safety.

Benefits

Competitive pay of $15.00 to $18.00 per hour, with starting pay stated as $15.00 per hour.
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
A $15,000 life insurance policy.
IRA retirement plan.
Employee assistance program (EAP).
Family, medical, military, and bereavement leave.
Paid time off (PTO).
Sick leave.
Employee referral bonuses, including a $200 unlimited referral program.
Instant access to paychecks.
Room for advancement.
Overtime when available.
Paid training.