(DSP) Direct Support Professional $19.00/HR

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

SUPER HEROES NEEDED!!!!!!

-Must be 21 years of age or older

-Must have 3 years legal driving experience

-Must be able to obtain Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

-Must be able to drive a large capacity van

BENEFITS INCLUDE: Merit Increases, Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick time, and Holidays!!

Job description:

Make a difference through dependable, hands-on support.

Family Partners is seeking compassionate, reliable Direct Support Professionals to support adults with developmental disabilities in our Adult Day Program.

In this role, you will help members build everyday skills, participate in meaningful activities, develop relationships, and increase their independence. Members depend on our team for consistent support, active engagement, and a safe, respectful environment.

Our work is guided by Safety, Respect, Stability, Integrity, Advocacy, and Accountability. We are looking for team members who put these values into practice every day.

What you will do

• Actively supervise and engage members during program activities, community outings, and daily routines.
• Follow the daily schedule and lead or assist with meaningful, age-appropriate activities.
• Support individual goals outlined in each member’s Person-Centered Support Plan.
• Encourage independence, personal choice, communication, and positive social interactions.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene needs while protecting each member’s privacy and dignity.
• Follow member-specific support instructions, safety procedures, and required training.
• Recognize and promptly report safety concerns, changes in member needs, and incidents.
• Complete accurate, timely progress notes, data collection, and incident reports.
• Communicate respectfully with members, families, coworkers, and leadership.
• Clean and organize activity areas, supplies, and equipment throughout the day.
• Provide safe transportation for community outings when assigned and qualified.

What success looks like

• Dependability : Arrive on time, ready to work at 7:55a.m., and remain for your scheduled shift. Follow attendance and call-off procedures.
• Active involvement : Participate with members, maintain required supervision, and take initiative with assigned responsibilities.
• Accountability : Follow company policies, program schedules, member support plans, and supervisor direction consistently.
• Professionalism : Communicate respectfully, protect confidentiality, and contribute to a cooperative workplace.
• Openness to feedback : Accept coaching professionally and apply it to your work.
• Sound judgment : Stay calm when challenges arise, follow training, and request assistance when needed.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT:

1. Maintain professionalism at all times while representing Family Partners, LLC

2. Maintain and work within the program’s budget.

3. Provide safe transportation to and from the program and community activities

4. Possess organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.

5. Must have outstanding communication and social skills.

6. The ability to initiate tasks necessary for the program to run efficiently.

7. Daily cleaning and setting up equipment utilized for the program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To function effectively in this position, the incumbent must possess or obtain:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• Valid Arizona Driver’s License

• Reliable means of transportation with current insurance and registration

• Ability to obtain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

• Ability to pass criminal, background and reference checks

To function effectively in this position, the incumbent must also pass the following trainings provided by Family Partners:

• Article Nine Training 

• Certification in Adult/Child/Infant CPR, and First Aid

The DSP must have the ability to address more than one project at a time while prioritizing the demands and issues in a busy operating environment.  In order to fulfill the transportation duties, a DSP must be at least 21 years of age.