What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Creative Possibilities of Northern Nevada?
About us
About us
Creative Possibilities of Northern Nevada is a small business in Reno, NV. We are social, challenging, creative and our goal is to Support and encourage those who have Mental and intellectual disabilities.
Our work environment includes:
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Casual work attire
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with people with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities with the aim of assisting the individual to become integrated into his/her community or the least restrictive environment.
A direct support professional is a person who assists an individual with a disability to lead a self-directed life and contribute to the community, assists with activities of daily living if needed, and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. A DSP may provide support to a person with a disability at home, work, school, church, and other community places. A DSP also acts as an advocate for the disabled individual, in communicating their needs, self-expression and goals.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid training
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $18