Direct Support Professional for Children's Residential

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Riverside Academy is seeking to hire Specialized Caregivers/Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) 

to work with children with developmental disabilities and special needs. The role involves 

planning and facilitating activities, ensuring a safe and healthy living environment, and working 

collaboratively with other team members.

Responsibilities:

- Implement the daily schedule for the youth in your care.

- Arrange and provide transportation for youth as needed.

- Ensure a safe and supervised living environment for the youth.

- Prepare and serve regular, nutritious meals.

- Perform routine housekeeping and occasional deep cleaning of the facility.

- Document youth self-administration of medications.

- Maintain records of daily activities, incidents, and maintenance requests.

- Be familiar with and adhere to all current policies and procedures.

- Understand and execute emergency and disaster procedures.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time 

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Professional development assistance

- Referral program

- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8-hour shifts

- Day, evening, night, and overnight shifts

- Monday to Friday, with on-call and weekend shifts as needed

- Overtime opportunities available

Experience:

- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

Shift Availability:

- Night Shift (Preferred)

- Overnight Shift (Preferred)

- Day Shift (Preferred)

Location: Boise, ID (Required)

- High School Diploma or equivalent.

- Desire to work with youth and learn about residential treatment facilities and programs.

- CPR/First Aid Certification, Assistance with Medication Certification, and restraint training 

(e.g., MANDT, CPI).

- Valid Idaho driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

- Ability to pass an Enhanced Background Check through the Department of Health and 

Welfare.

- Familiarity with safety concerns in a youth-based facility, including managing physical or 

verbal altercations and emergency situations.

- Strong organizational and time management skills.

- Ability to build and maintain working relationships with professionals and community 

members.

- Maintain a professional demeanor in both verbal and written communication.

- Passion for working directly with youth who have developmental disabilities and have 

experienced trauma.

Physical Requirements:

- Sufficient strength and mobility to ensure the safety of others.

- Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk.

- Ability to stand for prolonged periods while working with youth.

- Ability to make multiple trips up and down stairs during work.

- Ability to interact with youth at play within the community or facility.

- Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. as needed.

- Sufficient strength to assist youth in moving from danger, if necessary.