Direct Support Professional (DSP) Life Enrichment Program

At Rise, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a life filled with purpose. Nobody is just punching a timecard here. Every Rise team member is personally connected to and driven by our mission. And we like to have fun while we work! But we’re also serious about your success - we offer great opportunities for growth and development. In our life-enrichment services, we support people with disabilities to set and achieve their personal goals. They can set goals related to: health and fitness mental wellbeing independent living skills like cooking or money management exploring their community volunteering hobbies like painting, crafts, and card games We’ll give you the tools you need by providing robust training. All you need is a willingness to learn and a desire to support others in living their best lives. Position Summary The purpose of this Direct Support Professional position (DSP) level 2 (Driver) is to work directly with people with disabilities in a community integrated setting so they can live a life filled with purpose. Rise’s Life Enrichment Programs are designed to support persons who have a disability. People in our program benefit from and enjoy participating in day activities, creating friendships, and developing new opportunities for personal growth. Our DSPs work to support individuals in our programs with customized support plans that are designed to meet their specific needs and interests. Examples of Life Enrichment Program activities include: art therapy, music therapy, cooking, YMCA classes and events, social activities (potlucks, etc), learning activities including reading and discussion groups, community activities, and special events. Responsibilities Direct support professionals assist people with personal cares and other activities of daily living including therapist-designed programs such as walking and range of motion exercises Document Care Plan outcomes and objectives daily. Dispense medication per physician orders. Maintain required medication documentation as required by state licensing. Assist Activity Coordinators in set-up of activities and encourage people during groups/activities as needed. Continually inspire personal growth in the people we support by working on personal goals and implementing person-centered practices. Conducts oneself as a positive role model for people and other team members in terms of appearance, socialization and teamwork. Position does include lifting and transferring adults to/from wheelchairs Complete documentation as needed Provide daily transportation of persons supported in Rise vans and buses Input information into myEvolv database. Compensation details: 18.91-19.96 Hourly Wage PI9bd1a75dee4e-25448-40642057aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a