Direct Support Professional (DSP) ASL

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At Rise Inc. we believe that everyone deserves opportunities to live a life filled with purpose and our employment housing and life-enrichment 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 to learn more about our work.

What you will do:

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Life Enrichment Program (ASL Proficient) you will assist with the day-to-day work and social skills of people with intellectual disabilities developmental disabilities mental health and who are also Deaf DeafBlind and/or Hard of Hearing. Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is required to be successful in this role. You will:

• Assist person served in setting up and running all jobs assigned
• Track and record person served individual work production
• Provide support services to four to eight people
• Develop objectives designed for the individuals learning abilities
• Communicate daily with team members

What you will need:

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) required
• Passionate about working with people who are Deaf Blind and Hard of Hearing and those whos preferred mode of communication is American Sign Language.
• Hardworking flexible and able to work collaboratively with a team
• Must comply with and pass Department of Human Services background check (Rule 11) which may include fingerprinting
• Must have a valid driver license and pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background check

What we have to offer you:

• Wage: $18.91 - $19.96 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
• Medical insurance - single employee coverage less than $90/month
• Dental insurance less than $17/month
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with a 100% vested employer match
• Rise sponsored Basic Life & AD &D insurance
• Voluntary Life Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement and Rise sponsored trainings (i.e. CPR First Aide and more) to help you be successful in your role
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starts at 16 days during your first year plus 2 floating holidays and 48 hours of ESST time
• Employee resource groups (i.e. DEI LGBTQ recognition and more).
• A fun team environment that supports your professional development and opportunities for career advancement.
• Rise is a PSLF-eligible employer. Your qualified student loan balance may be forgiven after 120 covered payments.

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 with questions.

Rise values being a person-centered 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.