DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Job Description

Job Description

HELP YOUNG ADULTS BUILD SKILLS FOR A MORE INDEPENDENT FUTUREDirect Support Professional

La Casa Program | Resources for Human Development
Short-Hour/PRN | $17.63 per hour | DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Resources for Human Development, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We are seeking compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professionals to support young adults ages 18 to 25 in a transitional residential setting. In this role, you will help individuals strengthen their daily living, social, educational, and employment skills while supporting their transition into adulthood and greater independence.

Whether you are beginning your human services career or bringing previous behavioral health experience, we provide the training and support needed to help you succeed.

About La Casa

La Casa is a program of Resources for Human Development that provides transitional residential services to young adults experiencing mental health challenges. Through individualized support, skill development, and experiential learning, the program helps participants build the knowledge and confidence needed to transition successfully into adulthood and community living.

Why Join Our Team?Competitive Pay & Benefits

• $17.63 per hour
• DailyPay – Access your earned wages before payday
• Flexible short-hour/PRN scheduling
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral bonuses
• Company-paid training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid training programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Certification opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities
• Opportunities across multiple service lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Help young adults increase their independence
• Teach practical daily living and social skills
• Support educational and employment goals
• Build positive and encouraging relationships
• Join a mission-driven organization

What You’ll Do

As a Direct Support Professional , you will:

• Provide individualized support to young adults ages 18 to 25 in a transitional residential environment.
• Facilitate groups and individualized learning activities.
• Teach and model daily living, social, employment, education, and community integration skills.
• Help participants break larger goals into measurable and manageable steps.
• Support participants with individualized recovery and service plan goals.
• Assist participants with job applications, resumes, employment searches, and educational opportunities.
• Help individuals apply for benefits and access healthcare, medication, banking, budgeting, and transportation resources.
• Model appropriate social and communication skills.
• Help participants develop positive relationships and manage interpersonal conflicts.
• Encourage participation in social, recreational, and cultural activities.
• Identify each participant’s strengths, abilities, learning style, and areas for development.
• Participate in assessments and communicate participant needs and progress to the treatment team.
• Provide crisis intervention in accordance with program policies and procedures.
• Monitor participant medications according to established medication policies.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of participant interactions, progress, goals, and services.
• Report serious incidents or policy violations to program leadership.
• Participate in supervision, clinical meetings, staff meetings, and mandatory training.
• Work cooperatively with case managers, community supports, treatment team members, and outside service providers.
• Maintain the confidentiality of participant and employee information.
• Operate agency vehicles according to established policies and procedures.
• Assist with meal preparation and other program responsibilities as needed.

Who We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Compassionate and respectful
• Dependable and flexible
• Patient and encouraging
• Comfortable supporting young adults with mental health challenges
• Able to establish appropriate professional relationships
• Skilled at communicating with diverse populations
• Able to remain calm during stressful or crisis situations
• Organized and attentive to documentation requirements
• Committed to promoting independence and recovery
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience working with emerging young adults experiencing mental health challenges.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to successfully complete required criminal background checks.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and internet navigation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete clear, accurate, and objective documentation.
• Ability to recognize potential crisis or emergency situations and follow appropriate intervention procedures.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and participant confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to operate an agency vehicle in accordance with established policies.

Preferred:

• Associate degree or college-level coursework in human services, behavioral health, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Experience working in residential, behavioral health, community-based, or transitional living programs.
• Knowledge of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered support practices.
• Experience teaching daily living, social, educational, or employment skills.

Schedule

• Short-hour/PRN position
• Hours are scheduled based on program coverage needs
• Flexibility to work varying shifts may be required
• Specific scheduling expectations will be discussed during the interview process

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to respond appropriately during emergency or crisis situations.
• Ability to monitor and maintain a safe environment for participants, employees, and visitors.
• Ability to use computers and common office equipment.
• Ability to prepare meals and complete routine residential support duties as needed.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Apply Today

Some jobs pay the bills. Some jobs build careers. This job changes lives.

If you are looking for meaningful work where your compassion, patience, and dedication can help young adults build more independent futures, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and help young adults develop the skills, confidence, and hope needed to achieve their goals.

About Our Organization

Resources for Human Development is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.