Direct Support Professional

APPLY NOW! DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL!

$18/hour DSP-401K, PTO, Holiday Time, Paid Training, Medical, Dental, Vision

Monday to Friday from 8:30AM to 3:00PM

The purpose of a one‑on‑one Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to support an adult with disabilities. The DSP will ensure the success and well‑being of program participant and communicate daily activities and goal progress with the Site Director each day.

• Provide daily reports of the individuals progress and achievements
• Complete incident reports as necessary at Site Director’s request
• Maintain daily logs and reports; prepare reports according to Dutton Farm policies and procedures
• Attend scheduled staff meetings

• Assist the individual in achieving maximum potential and self determination
• Continuously assess surroundings for safety of the individual, reporting any concerns to Dutton Farm management immediately
• Promote engagement for the participant
• Assist the individual during on‑site activities
• Teach appropriate skills and involve individual in meaningful and valued activities
• Promote positive social interactions
• Evaluate and assist the participant in assigned group with tasks that prove too difficult
• Provide personal care assistance as needed (feeding and toileting)
• Warm up meals as necessary for the individual
• Build a strong, authentic, and trusted bonds with the participants
• Monitor and evaluate goal progress for the individual
• Fulfill all other direct care requests by Chief Program Office and/or Site Director as given

• Mission aligned
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• High school diploma required
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must pass background checks
• Basic computer skills
• Must complete training within 30 days of employment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Maintain a professional demeanor with a focus on advocacy, respect, and demonstrating a strong work ethic
• Must be self‑motivated, reliable, dependable
• Strong ability to adapt and willingness to be flexible

• Mission-Driven
• Productive
• Dependable
• Collaborative
• Positive
• Responsible

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person