Direct Support Professional (DSP)

OUI is seeking Disability Support staff (Direct Support Professionals) across multiple programs! Opportunities Unlimited is a non-profit serving the Lewis-Clark Valley and surrounding area for nearly 50 years. We provide services to those individuals in our communities with developmental disabilities to include assistance with daily living, job placement and job coaching, social skills, life skills, community integration, early childhood socialization, and continuing adult skills training, as well as a number of other programs and community outreach measures. If you feel that you would be a good fit to provide support and skills training to adults and children with developmental disabilities, please submit an application and our hiring team will reach out to you.

Duties:

• Provide direct support to individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming
• Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors
• Ensure the safety and well-being of clients at all times
• Follow individualized care plans and document any changes or observations
• Administer medications as directed by a nurse or healthcare professional
• Support clients in participating in recreational activities and social interactions
• Maintain a clean and organized living environment for clients
• Respect and uphold resident rights and confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines

Experience:

• Previous experience working with individuals with Autism or developmental disabilities is preferred
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques and strategies
• Familiarity with resident rights and HIPAA regulations

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Would you enjoy working with adults with disabilities, teaching them life skills in their home and community, to keep them as independent as possible in their lives?
• Would you enjoy work with adults with disabilities, teaching them life skills, in a classroom setting or in the community interacting with their peers?
• Are you wanting to work with kids within their community and overcome behaviors?
• Are you comfortable in working with behaviors?
• Would you like to assist someone to remain in their home to avoid a nursing home that would include bathing, meal prep, hygiene, dressing, cleaning and other tasks?
• Are you self motivated and able to see what needs to be done in a home and with client care?

Experience:

• Disability Support: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person