Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Education, Experience and Skills Needed

• Minimum of 2 years of experience required working with individuals who have autism and developmental disabilities
• Education
• Requirement: Either;
• High School diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent with 4+ years of experience working with individuals who have autism and developmental disabilities OR;
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field with 2+ years of experience working with individuals who have autism and developmental disabilities
• Must be able to read, write, and speak in English proficiently
• Ability to speak, see & hear clearly/audibly, as well as write legibly for documentation
• Basic computer skills
• Professional and respectful communication skills with clients and their families or other parties
• Ability to intervene with clients when needed to implement behavioral inventions including physical restraint, lifting and transporting in personal vehicle or company van
• General responsibilities as assigned such as house cleaning, assistance with toileting/showering, job coaching, role modeling, etc.
• Ability to sit, stand, lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend, reach and/or move regularly
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years, with a registered and insured vehicle
• CPR/First Aid Certification (We provide training if needed)
• Pro-ACT Certification (We provide training if needed)
• Medication Administration Training (We provide training)

Advancement Opportunities

• Extensive new employee orientation
• Initial and ongoing "in-house" training in a wide array of topic areas
• Access to professional trainings offered throughout the year
• Behavior Management training
• Opportunities to pick up extra shifts
• Growth opportunities!

1.) Friday; 3

30PM- 11:00PM, Sunday; 9:00AM- 3:30PM + 3:30PM- 11:00PM & Saturday; 9:00AM-3:30PM + 3:30PM- 11:00PM OR; 2.) Friday; 11:00PM- 9:00AM, Saturday; 3:30PM- 11:00PM + 11:00PM- 9:00AM, & Sunday; 11:00PM- 9:00AM