Summer Worker Job Direct Support Professional DSP Life Enrichment Program
Summer Worker Job Direct Support Professional DSP Life Enrichment Program
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Job Description
Do you want to make a real difference in peoples lives Work for an inspiring nonprofit leader in disability services!
At Rise Inc. we believe that everyone deserves opportunities to live a life filled with purpose and pride. In our employment housing and lifeenrichment services we support people to set and achieve their personal goals. That shared commitment is the foundation of a workplace that embraces a culture of learning and growth by offering extensive training competitive salaries and a fun work environment. Visit our website at www.rise to learn more about our work.
What you will do:
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) advance the life and social skills of people with disabilities. In this temporary role you will assist persons served with recreational activities life enrichment skills and community inclusion. Driving is an essential function of this role.
We are willing to train persons with a passion for helping othersthis is a temporary entrylevel job. No degree or prior experience is required. In this role you will
- Provide direct support for people with disabilities
- Model appropriate behavior and interactions
- Position may include using equipment to transfer adults to/from wheelchairs
- Assist with personal care for persons served
- Celebrate and inspire personal growth for the people you support as they work toward their goals
- Support person served on community outings
What you will need:
- Willingness to learn and a passion for working with persons with disabilities
- Flexible and work collaboratively with a team
- 17 Years of Age
- Availability to work inperson from lateMay to earlySeptember 2025 7:00 am 3:30 pm Monday to Friday)
- Maintain a calm demeanor in handling occasional difficult situations
- Create and update documentation using an electronic system
- Valid Drivers License reliable vehicle and proof of insurance and able to pass Rise MVR background check
- Basic computer email and Microsoft Office Suits skills highly preferred
- Comply with and pass the Department of Human Services (DHS) background check (Rule 11 which may include fingerprinting
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds daily
What we have to offer you:
- Wage: $17.34 $17.85 per hour depending on qualifications
- Daytime work hours (No evenings weekends or major holidays)
- A pathway opportunity for persons aspiring for careers in Social Work Human Services and/or Health Care.
- Training to help you be successful in your role.
- Fulltime work from late May to early September 2025 depending on business needs and performance.
- Diverse and fun work environment that allows you to bring your full self to work.
Are you looking to work with a diverse team of professionals Do you want to work in a fun environment while supporting others to live a life of possibilities Then join Rise Inc.! Visit our career page to apply to this and other positions or email us at with questions.
Rise values being a personcentered organization. This impacts how we carry out services for the people we support and our organizational culture. We encourage peoples unique individual differences and celebrate the ways our team members contribute to our community. We believe in a workplace informed by differing viewpoints and perspectives created from a diverse team and welcome people of all races genders ages nationalities religions sexual orientations and backgrounds to apply. Our goal is that those we serve and our team members always feel valued and respected.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
