Direct Support Professional: Day Program

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Certification

Certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Community Participation Supports for DSP within six months of hire will be paid for and provided by Access Services.

Experience

• One (1) year’s direct care experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge,
• Skills, and
• Abilities: Ability to teach basic daily living skills. Ability and readiness to provide personal care as needed. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, their families, peers, supports coordinators and the general public. Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting laws, rules and policies governing Access Services programs and services. Ability to express ideas succinctly, both orally and in writing. Ability to work independently and in group settings, and ability to adapt to different working environments, as assigned for the day. Ability to maintain a cooperative and caring attitude with a view of seeing the needs of others as more important than one’s own needs. Commitment to Individual Rights and individuality of the person being served. Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies including Outlook, the Company Intranet, time and attendance system, the electronic healthcare record, and more. Ability to navigate network drives and basic hardware use and troubleshooting.
• Essential
• Working
• Conditions/Physical
• Demands: Work is primarily performed in community settings, and/or day program environments supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The environment may involve exposure to varying noise levels, temperatures, and occasional unpredictable behaviors. Must be able to remain attentive, responsive, and engaged throughout shifts. Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and assist individuals with mobility. Must be able to lift, transfer, push, or pull individuals and objects weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Requires the ability to safely push and maneuver individuals in manual or power wheelchairs, including over uneven surfaces and up or down ramps. Must be able to assist individuals in and out of vehicles and safely secure them in wheelchair vans, using appropriate adaptive equipment and safety restraints. May be required to provide hands-on physical assistance with personal care, positioning, or daily living activities. Requires sufficient visual and auditory acuity to monitor safety, communicate effectively, and respond promptly to needs or emergencies. Must have reliable transportation and the ability to accompany or transport individuals to community activities. Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required depending on specific activities or health and safety guidelines. This full-time position starts at $17/hour, with adjustments made for education and experience, plus a competitive benefits package. What You’ll Gain at Access Services When you join our team, you’re not just getting a job, you’re stepping into a career with real support, growth, and impact. We offer a benefits package designed to meet you where you are in life.