Direct Support Professional
Direct Support Professional
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19-07-2025
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Job Description
Do you enjoy helping others grow and succeed Elevations Adult Day Services is looking for caring and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in building life skills independence and confidence all in a safe structured and fun environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support individuals with daily routines such as personal hygiene meal prep and social interaction
- Teach and assist with life skills (e.g. making the bed laundry brushing teeth cooking)
- Engage participants in academic and enrichment activities (math reading writing arts and more)
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of progress incidents and attendance
- Redirect inappropriate behaviors using trained behavior support strategies
- Create a positive and supportive environment that promotes independence and dignity
- Follow all Elevations policies and uphold a professional team-oriented attitude
Tasks
What Youll Do:
- Teach and support individuals in mastering life skills (cooking hygiene laundry money handling etc.)
- Assist with academic and pre-vocational activities (reading writing basic math job training)
- Manage a small group in structured classroom-style settings with daily goals
- Support individuals through challenging behaviors with positive redirection and trained interventions
- Document daily progress attendance and behavioral incidents in clear and timely notes
- Communicate with floor leads and supervisors about individual support needs
- Keep individuals engaged safe and on task throughout the day
Key Qualities:
- Patient consistent and positive even when things get tough
- Naturally encouraging and enjoys teaching
- Comfortable redirecting behaviors or stepping in when needed
- Strong at following routines and documentation procedures
- Can work independently and as part of a team
Requirements
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with individuals with IDD or behavior support needs (preferred but not required)
- Must pass background check and complete required training
- Must be 18 and have reliable on-time transportation
Benefits
- Health insurance contribution (medical/dental/vision)
- Performance-based Raises
What We Offer:
- Paid Time Off and Holidays Off
- Structured hands-on training & support from leadership
- A consistent weekday schedule (no nights or weekends!)
- Opportunities for growth into leadership or specialist roles
- A purpose-driven workplace where your presence makes a difference
Employment Type
Full Time
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