Direct Support Professional

About the Role

The Direct Support Professional role at the Adult Ability Center (AAC) is a full-time position focused on supporting adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities. The role emphasizes building independence, confidence, coping skills, friendships, and meaningful life experiences. This is described as more than a caregiving role, offering a chance to build relationships, create engaging experiences, and support individuals in reaching personal goals in a person-centered, respectful, and empowering manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand each individual’s strengths, interests, and aspirations, and work with them and their families to create meaningful goals for growth and lifelong learning.
• Use creativity, encouragement, and hands-on coaching to teach life skills, social skills, and workplace readiness.
• Teach and encourage job readiness and workplace skills through hands-on learning, coaching, and positive reinforcement.
• Assist individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, hygiene, mealtime support, and building independent self-care routines.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality support and create positive outcomes.

Compensation & Schedule

• Pay: Range starts at $17.00/hour (pay is calculated based on years of related experience).
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunity: Eligible employees receive quarterly bonuses based on program service delivery.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Licenses/Certifications:
• CPR certification (post hire if needed)
• Valley de-escalation certification (as required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing job coaching skills to adult clients with disabilities.
• Driving positions require a minimum age of 21 and a current driver's license.