Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Adam's Place is looking for individuals who have heart and passion that are seeking to make a difference in assisting individuals with disabilities in their homes and in the community.

Seeking experienced Direct Support Professionals who want to have a career that they enjoy and where they can make a difference. Adam's Place is looking for individuals who are assertive and wanting to grow in leadership. Lots of room for leadership opportunities if you are driven and have that passion to make a difference!

Must be willing to work weekends (at least one weekend shift is a requirement).

Must be dependable and have a good work ethic with excellent attendance.

Who We Are

It is the mission of Adam's Place to create a culture of warmth and belonging to individuals with disabilities in their home & community. We will strive towards increasing quality of life by providing tools and resources to assist individuals to be the best ‘me' they can be. We will have lots of fun and laughter in our journey together.

What You Could Be Doing

Experienced Direct Support Professional (preferably with behaviors)

Supported Living is a service that supports clients to live in their home in the community with supports from a contracted agency. Individuals typically live with two or three housemates, and staff provide teaching or support based on the needs of the individual. At Adam's Place, currently all homes are staffed 24 hours a day. Supported Living services are person-centered supports, enabling individuals with disabilities to be as independent as possible within their home and community.

What We Are Looking For

Experienced Direct Support Professional. All required training will be provided. Looking for the right person to fit this position.

Current Urgent Needs:

- Sun - Thurs mid shift rotation (full-time)

- Sun - Thurs swing shift rotation (full-time)

- Reliable relief staff with open availability, including graveyard

• Patient and have the ability to respond positively, even during challenging days
• Able to apply Right Response behavior training
• Ability to follow a Positive Behavior Support Plan
• Dedicated to support client using Picture Exchange System (PEC)
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be able to pass a DSHS background and fingerprint check
• Agree to a drug-free workplace policy (No THC testing)
• Able to obtain NAR and First Aid/CPR card (we provide training and pay you while you work towards all your certificates)
• Ability to apply training effectively
• Have a good work ethic and excellent moral compass
• Be an independent, creative and out-of-the-box thinker
• Ability to effectively problem solve
• Must be dependable and flexible
• Good driving record a definite plus!
• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required

Think you have what it takes? Great!

What We Have to Offer

Pay starts at $20.75/hour with training provided

• $1.00 an hour more in programs with exceptional support differential
• $1.00 an hour shift differential for our overnight rockstars!
• Competitive Paid Time Off program!
• 401K with a 6% match!
• Time and a half and double time for holidays!
• Staff Appreciation Events, Spirit Week and Employee Recognition Program

What Availability We Need

Currently seeking dependable mid, swings and overnight shift peeps. We are hiring for:

• Full time
• Part time

Must be willing to work a variety of shifts and weekends. At least one weekend shift is required. Agency operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Respectfully Requested

NOTE: Only serious applications please. We respectfully ask you not to apply just to meet a weekly unemployment quota. We actively respond to unemployment audit requests and report unanswered offers for interviews and/or no shows to interviews.