In-Home Care and Community Direct Support Providers

Direct Support Professional

Are you looking to help a child or adult reach their fullest potential? Do you need a flexible part-time or full-time position? Are you a compassionate individual searching for a way to make a difference?

Fun-loving, hardworking, compassionate people with a sincere heart for helping people with disabilities and their families should consider a position in our Community Department as a Direct Support Professional at Lauren's Institute For Education.

At L.I.F.E. we take pride in our team approach, combining the educational backgrounds and expertise of ALL our staff to provide the best possible treatments for our learners. All members of our incredible team are valued for who they are and the positive impact they have on those they serve.

RATE: $15.75-$19.75 per hour dependent on service, experience and education

As a Direct Support Professional working with learners in our Community Department, you can expect a typical day to include:

• Helping learners with fun activities that address their goals (e.g. games to work on turn taking, going on walks for fitness, gardening, swimming).
• Documenting progress to share with families.
• Working individually to ensure a safe, fun environment for those we serve.
• Spending time in the community to go to the movies or go shopping.

L.I.F.E. provides a robust benefits package, including:

• 1 week of PTO - Following 90-day introductory period
• Health | Vision | Dental
• Wellness Program
• Professional Growth Plans
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• This equates to an added 25-30% in total compensation from potential benefits
• USA Today Top Workplace 2025
• 3rd Place Winner Phoenix Business Journal's 2024 Healthiest Employer Award (Small Business Category)

"Working together to empower people through extraordinary services for developmental disabilities."

At Lauren's Institute for Education, it is inherent in our purpose and mission to promote acceptance, equity, and inclusion, both with the community we serve and those we entrust that service to. These principles are at the forefront of our model and growth. We strive to create an environment and culture where everyone believes they have equal value, regardless of gender, sex, religion, age, orientation, culture, national origin, ability level, etc. We believe that by creating an environment where all people thrive, we will be able to create a more successful and diverse organization that best serves our community. We acknowledge the different biases that exist in our world and work to ensure that they do not hinder our impact. We, therefore, are committed to collecting data and evaluating procedures about the diversity of our staff and those we serve, to ensure there are not misaligned practices from our values, or if there are, to adjust to the best of our ability.

Lauren's Institute For Education (L.I.F.E.) is a non-profit organization serving children and adults with developmental disabilities in Gilbert, AZ in an all-inclusive transdisciplinary treatment center and private school.