Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Upper Valley Services (UVS) is one of Vermont’s designated non-profit agencies serving people with developmental disabilities and adults who are eligible for Adult Family Care.

 

We are seeking a Direct Support staff who is considerate, patient, open-minded, creative, able to provide positive encouragement and be a cooperative member of a team.

The perfect candidate will have a willingness to introduce new interests, and support individuals with current interests and goals. It will be important to offer gentle guidance around good self-hygiene and emotional regulation in times of stress.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience documenting the supports provided.

 

Full-time 30-40 hours per week.

Part-time 10-25 hours per week.

 

Candidates will undergo a background check, must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation and auto insurance.

 

Benefits Include: 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA and Dependent care account
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal time
• 403B Retirement plan
• Life and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will and travel assistance programs
• Tuition repayment assistance programs
• Wellness incentive program
• 13 paid holidays a year
• Professional development and training opportunities

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee to perform this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or change the employment-at-will status of the employment relationship for the employee or the Agency .

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of UVS to insure, in compliance with and to the limits of federal and state laws, that all employment decisions and actions are made without regard to religion, gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, age, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, having a positive test result on an HIV related blood test or any other legally protected classification. If an individual with a disability requires a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of his or her position or job for which he or she has applied, upon request, UVS will provide such accommodation in compliance with state and federal laws.