Direct Support Professional

About This Role

This Direct Support Professional role involves providing comprehensive and individualized person-centered care to adults with developmental, intellectual, and/or physical disabilities. The position focuses on enhancing the quality of life for clients by supporting their activities of daily living, promoting independence, and encouraging community integration. It requires building trusting relationships with clients and their families, ensuring their safety, dignity, and well-being at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation
• Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and support medical appointments
• Ensure a clean, safe living environment through light housekeeping and laundry
• Engage clients in social activities, community outings, and choice-making to promote independence
• Use mobility equipment (e.g., Hoyer lifts) with proper techniques
• Document daily activities, observations, and incidents accurately
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA regulations
• Implement individualized care plans
• Help clients maintain jobs
• Encourage community and recreational activities
• Assist in daily functions such as grocery shopping, cooking, and light cleaning
• Collaborate closely with managers, providers, and family members to effectively and consistently implement personalized care plans
• Contribute to client empowerment by assisting in the achievement of personal goals

Requirements

• PROOF of High School diploma/ Transcripts/ GED equivalent
• PROOF of valid driver's license, social security card, birth certificate, or passport
• Ability to pass a Background Check, safe driving record, and Abuse Registry Check
• Post-hire, employees must pass a "Fit for Duty" physical and tuberculosis test within 30 days of hire
• Ability to stand, move, twist, bend, kneel, reach, lift, and walk for the majority of your shift
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 100lbs unassisted (for some positions)
• Ability to document care given in English, and speak English with enough consistency to communicate with clients and co-workers verbally and written

Nice to have:

• 1+ year experience in group homes, assisted living, or direct support
• First Aid/CPR certification (willing to train)
• Medication Administration Certification (willing to train)
• Experience with developmental disabilities, autism, TBI, Alzheimer's, dementia, or memory care
• Strong observation, communication, and documentation skills

Benefits