Direct Support Professional

Position Overview
Direct Support Professional – $17/hr | Make a Difference Every Day

Location: Polk County, NC Pay: $17.00/hour
Position Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available Schedule: Flexible scheduling based on program and consumer needs

Reach for Independence, Inc. is looking for compassionate, dependable, and motivated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team.

As a DSP, you won't just be going to work—you'll be helping individuals with developmental disabilities build independence, learn new skills, participate in their communities, and reach their personal goals.

Whether you're helping someone learn daily living skills, supporting them at work, accompanying them into the community, or simply providing encouragement and companionship,
the work you do matters.

If you're a patient, caring person who enjoys helping others succeed, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

• $17.00/hour
• Meaningful work where you can see the impact you make
• Opportunities to build valuable experience in human services, healthcare, education, and community support
• Training and professional development provided
• Opportunities to work in a variety of settings and programs
• Support individuals in achieving greater independence and reaching personal goals
• Work alongside a team committed to respecting the dignity, choices, privacy, and individuality of every person we serve

As a Direct Support Professional, you'll provide individualized support based on each person's goals, needs, and preferences.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Help individuals develop and maintain daily living, self-care, and independent living skills
• Support individuals in making choices and participating in activities that are meaningful to them
• Encourage individuals to develop social, interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills
• Accompany individuals into the community and support participation in community activities
• Provide temporary care and support through respite services
• Support individuals with employment goals, including job coaching and workplace skills
• Assist with household tasks, appointments, budgeting, and other activities that promote independence
• Monitor health and safety and respond appropriately to changing needs
• Provide personal care and assistance when needed
• Lift and/or reposition individuals as necessary
• Use teaching strategies and cues to help individuals work toward goals outlined in their service plans
• Communicate individual progress or concerns to the Qualified Professional (QP)
• Maintain accurate and timely daily documentation using Therap
• Complete required documentation, including timesheets, incident reports, and medication administration records when applicable
• Maintain confidentiality and respect the privacy, dignity, and property of individuals and their families
• Attend required meetings and training
• Follow all agency policies, procedures, and applicable requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Depending on your position and assignment, you may provide support through one or more of our programs:

Help individuals participate in meaningful activities and develop relationships and natural supports within their communities.

Support individuals in structured day programs while helping them develop socialization, daily living, independent living, coping, decision-making, relationship, and motor skills.

Help individuals learn and maintain skills related to independent living, self-care, community participation, and self-determination.

Provide temporary care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Help individuals choose, obtain, and maintain employment or develop and operate a micro-enterprise.

Support individuals in their own homes with daily living activities, household responsibilities, appointments, budgeting, health monitoring, and social skill development.

Provide habilitation and personal care support to…