Direct Support Professional

The Direct Support Professional works with children and adolescents in a residential treatment setting, ensuring the implementation of treatment plans and providing therapeutic parenting. They act as a positive role model, teacher, mentor, and friend to help individuals lead safe, full, and independent lives.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Current, valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (preferred)
• Responsible for day-by-day care of the children in the program
• Develop, supervise, and run activity sessions
• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities
• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues
• Perform therapeutic restraint if required
• Drive the child to medical, social, or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

Benefits

• Generous vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Excellent benefits package with affordable, high-quality health and dental insurance
• On-the-job training to help you grow and succeed