What You'll Actually Do:Lead cooking, art, music, recreation, and life-skills activitiesTeach and reinforce skills that build greater independenceSupport community outings and volunteer activitiesProvide personal care, including restroom, hygiene, eating, and mobility supportProvide behavioral support and use trained de-escalation techniquesSupport individuals with different communication needs, including nonverbal communicationFollow individualized support and behavior plansDrive company vehicles for outings and community activitiesComplete accurate electronic documentationPrepare, clean, and reset program areasWork closely with your team to maintain a safe, positive, and consistent environmentOur Day Program is built around engagement. DSPs actively participate, encourage individuals, adapt activities when needed, and help each person participate at their own ability level.Strong DSPs stay calm, pay attention, take initiative, communicate with their team, accept feedback, and adjust when something isn't working. They understand that supporting independence means coaching someone through a task instead of automatically doing it for them.If that sounds familiar, you'll understand this job.Experience Matters Here:We're looking for candidates who already have experience supporting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, behavioral needs, personal care needs, or similar support needs.Relevant experience may include work as a:Direct Support Professional (DSP), Behavior Technician, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Paraprofessional, Teacher's Aide, Respite Provider, Community Support Worker, Job Coach, Employment Specialist, or similar human services professional.Your experience may come from a Day Program, group home, residential setting, school, behavioral program, respite services, employment services, or community-based program.Experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral support, life-skills training, personal care, nonverbal communication, or community-based services is especially valuable.
