Direct Support Professional

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The Direct Support Professional (DSP) partners with individuals served to provide coaching, personal care, and support in daily living activities. This role encourages community participation, ensures safety, and maintains accurate documentation to support individual goals and the agency mission.

• Partner with individuals served to provide coaching, advice, and participation in daily activities.
• Assist with personal care and daily living skills, including bathing, cleaning, feeding, and lifting as needed.
• Transport individuals to and from group homes and various community locations (if applicable).
• Help individuals develop essential life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and money management.
• Encourage participation in community activities, social events, and recreational opportunities.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals by providing appropriate supervision and following safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided, health observations, and progress toward individual goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall mission and goals of the organization.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age for positions requiring driving.
• Valid Alabama driver's license and insurability by the agency's insurance.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening.

• Compassionate and person-centered approach.
• Ability to foster community relationships and social engagement.
• Strong documentation and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Frequent standing and walking for extended periods; hand dexterity; reaching with hands and arms; climbing or balancing; stooping; kneeling; crouching; or crawling.
• Ability to listen to sounds both near and far.
• Occasional sitting.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

If you're passionate about supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and become part of our mission-driven team.