Residential Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Direct Support Professionals (DSP) assist individuals and families living in facilities homes. Individual programs are designed around the needs and desires of each participant and implemented with attention and care.

Responsibilities :

The DSP will provide assistance, guidance, mentoring, coaching, and teaching in many life areas, such as activities of daily living, personal care, life skills, community integration, and transportation navigation.

The DSP will assist the supported person in enjoying the life that they want to live and increasing their quality of life by providing excellent services.

Provide direct support, interaction and supervision of the supported persons, inclusive of all daily needs (meals, personal care, transportation, leisure activities, community integration, medical needs and medication administration)

​ Required Qualifications :

• Must have a Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required (one year of college preferred)
• 1+ years of experience working with the population served
• Acceptable criminal background is a must
• Must have CPR / First Aid, Mandt Systems, medication technician certification must be refreshed within timelines, and the certificate must have a current status.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Current DDA Training
• Must have no lifting restrictions. Ability to transfer individuals, talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Skills Required :

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively, individually and as part of a team with subordinates, other staff and supervisors throughout the organization

Good written and oral communication skills

Detail-oriented, organized, self-disciplined, energetic, and deadline-conscious.

Ability to maintain confidentiality with regard to privileged and program participants’ information

Must be willing and able to support individuals with different levels of diagnoses

Schedule :

Monday - Thursday 3P - 11P

Friday - Sunday 3P - 11P

Saturday - Sunday 7a - 11p

About us at Treasures, Inc

At Treasures Inc., we are dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead meaningful, self-directed lives. More than just a care provider, we are a united team of professionals driven by compassion, expertise, and innovation. We focus on each individual's unique strengths and aspirations, offering comprehensive services, including residential support, nursing support, respite, shared living, personal support, housing, and community integration initiatives. Our skilled professionals collaborate to create personalized support plans that enhance independence, skill development, and community engagement.

We believe in every individual's inherent worth and potential, striving to create inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. As an employer, we foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture that values the unique contributions of each team member. We invest in our employees through competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, ongoing training, and professional growth opportunities. By joining our mission-driven organization, you can help make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve, building a society where everyone, regardless of their abilities, has the opportunity to lead a fulfilling life and reach their full potential.

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