Direct support professional

What you’ll do

As a Direct Support Professional, you will

Who we’re looking for

You may be a great fit if you are

✔ Compassionate and respectful ✔ Dependable and responsible ✔ Patient and service-focused ✔ Comfortable supporting individuals with disabilities ✔ Able to remain calm and responsive during challenging situations ✔ Team-oriented and collaborative ✔ Organized and attentive to detail ✔ Committed to providing trauma-informed care ✔ Focused on health, safety, dignity, and personal choice ✔ Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Required
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate
• At least 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• Clean motor vehicle record
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and complete documentation in English
• Basic computer literacy, including experience with email, Microsoft Office, electronic timekeeping, and related applications
• Ability to complete required training and demonstrate competency in assigned responsibilities
• Ability to perform the essential duties and physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work the assigned schedule and maintain flexibility when needed

• Preferred
• Associate or bachelor’s degree
• Six months to one year of direct experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Previous experience in human services, residential services, behavioral health, or a related field
• Knowledge of trauma, trauma-informed care, and trauma-informed environments
• Familiarity with Individualized Service Plans and Behavior Support Plans
• Experience with medication administration and residential program documentation

• Job competencies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective documentation and recordkeeping abilities
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to complete basic financial and mathematical documentation accurately
• Ability to communicate professionally with individuals served, families, co-workers, supervisors, funding sources, and other social service professionals
• Knowledge of person-centered support practices
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and crisis situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team

Schedule

Candidates may be hired for one of the following full-time schedules

EVENING SCHEDULE • Tuesday through Saturday • 3

00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

OVERNIGHT SCHEDULE • Sunday through Wednesday • 11

00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Additional schedule flexibility may be required to support emergency situations, staff meetings, training, on-call needs, or program operations.

• Compensation
• $17.15 per hour
• $18.15 per hour for weekend hours

• Physical requirements
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the work environment
• Ability to assist individuals with activities of daily living and other personal support needs
• Ability to safely perform residential and community-based responsibilities
• Ability to complete the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

🌟 apply today

Some jobs pay the bills. Some jobs build careers. This job changes lives.

If you are looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work can make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

About our organization

Our organization is part of the Inperium family of companies. Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal opportunity employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

Tuesday-Saturday 3 pm to 11 pm OR Sunday-Wednesday overnight 11 pm to 9 am