Direct Support Professional Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Be at least 19 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a valid driver's license in good standing and a fairly clean driving record.
• Have a vehicle that can be used to transport individuals receiving services.
• Be willing to complete a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and staff.
• Demonstrate the ability to use basic computer functions and email.
• Be able to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, walk, sit, stand, climb, push, carry, and grasp.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to participate in community activities of their choice.
• Work with individuals receiving services to complete assessments and develop goals.
• Partner with individuals and ISP teams to develop programs and steps for achieving goals.
• Complete accurate and timely daily documentation.
• Help individuals access health care providers of their choice in the community.
• Administer daily medications.
• Teach and promote independence in daily living activities, including laundry, cooking, and cleaning.
• Provide transportation to community events and appointments as needed.

Benefits

• On-the-job training with mentor programs.
• 100% employer-paid single-coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance after a 90-day waiting period.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Casual dress.
• 12 days of paid vacation and 12 days of paid sick time (24 days total).
• 11 paid holidays.
• Pension and retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.