DSP (Direct Support Professional)

This is an incredibly satisfying job. This is a job that requires passion and dedication with a big splash of creativity. This is where you go home EVERY night knowing YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of our members. As a DSP / Direct Support Professional with Active Day, you will lead by example, bring a positive attitude, provide thoughtful and caring support to adults with intellectual disabilities and developmental needs and focus on providing vocational, recreational, leisure and social skills, support and instruction with a focus on community integration at our Day Program. The responsibilities of our DSPs includes but is not limited to: Supervise member productivity and ensure the quality and delivery of work per with customer requirements. Production may include the operation of machinery and equipment. Actively assist and encourage members in recreation, leisure activities, and community inclusion. Assist members with activities of daily living and personal care as needed (e.g. arrival and departure, eating, ambulation, transferring, restroom assistance, etc.) and provide emotional support and encouragement. Participate in the planning, facilitation and documentation of individual behavior support plans. May be required to intervene in crisis situations and unexpected behaviors in accordance with approved strategies and techniques. Bringing KINDNESS, JOY, and UNDERSTANDING to our members’ lives. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $15.25 per hour Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Work Location: In person