Direct Support Professional - Autistic Services

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company car
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and daily support to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including personal care, hygiene, meals, medication reminders, and household tasks as applicable.
• Support clients with communication, social skills, routines, and community activities.
• Follow each client’s individualized care plan, behavioral support strategies, and safety procedures.
• Provide positive, respectful support during behavioral or emotional challenges.
• Recognize and report changes in behavior, health, or client needs to the appropriate supervisor.
• Complete required documentation, including daily notes, medication records, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Encourage independence, choice, dignity, and community participation.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive home environment.
• Work as part of a team with managers, nursing staff, designated coordinators, families/guardians, and other support professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, or behavioral support needs is preferred but not always required.
• Compassionate, patient, dependable, and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Able to follow individualized instructions and care plans.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable assisting with personal care and daily living activities.
• Must be able to complete required training and meet company/state licensing requirements.
• Must be able to pass required background checks and meet employment eligibility requirements.

Autism Support: This position may support individuals who have autism and may have varying communication, sensory, behavioral, and daily living needs. DSPs are expected to provide patient, respectful, person-centered support while following everyone’s care plan and established behavioral strategies.