What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional ( DSP) position at Aspire Living & Learning?
Feel great about where you work and let Aspire Living & Learning be the place your career takes flight.
We are a non-profit human services agency making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults and children with autism and other disabilities. Currently seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with supported employment in various settings including, our day options location, the community, and employment environments. This position is full time 35 hours per week.
Rate of Pay: $16.00 /Hour
Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm
What you will do:
- Work with supported individuals on job searches, assist the individuals with completing applications and developing interview skills.
- Build and maintain a positive business relationships with the employers and the community to ensure successful placement for both the individual and business.
- Provide mobility training, coordinate or provide transportation for individuals, ensuring they learn all the various mobility options available in their community.
- Assist individuals to plan and participate in meaningful activities in the community.
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living. (meal preparation, budgeting, schedule making, etc.)
- Patriciate in the Person Centered Planning meetings (PCP meeting) (formerly the Individual Planning Meeting)
What we are looking for
- High School Diploma
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Valid Driver's License
Our employees enjoy working with a fun team of dedicated professionals and believe in a healthy work/life balance. In addition, eligible employees will receive:
- Full health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and dependent care
- 403(b) retirement plan and employer matching contribution
- Paid sick and personal days
- 11.5 Holidays
- Focus on ongoing professional development
- Opportunities for advancement
- Life insurance (equal to twice your salary)
- Short and long-term disability
If you want to join us in making a difference and positively impact the lives of others while charting your own path of development, then we at the Aspire team would love to hear from you.
Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
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