Direct Support Professional

Sunrise Community, Inc.; Villa (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise Community, Inc. in Ohio is looking for a passionate individual to provide support and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will ensure their health, safety, and well-being while fostering an environment that promotes independence.

Responsibilities include reporting any suspected abuse, implementing support programs, and providing necessary assistance. A valid driver's license with 3 years experience is required along with a high school diploma.

Join our dedicated team at Sunrise where we prioritize growth and development in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Must complete pre-employment background and drug screenings.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with 3 years driving experience.
• Minimum one year experience in the human service field is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and supervision to individuals with disabilities.
• Ensure individuals’ health, safety, and well-being.
• Implement and document training and support programs.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Driving experience

Understanding of rights and abuse reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not‑for‑profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves on taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.

Purpose

To provide support, assistance and supervision to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to live valued lives in the community.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete the required pre‑employment background and drug screenings.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent if required by work location.
• Minimum one year of experience working in the human service field if required by work location.

Essential Functions

• Identifies and reports any suspected abuse or violations of an individual’s rights.
• Provides support, assistance and supervision to meet the needs and goals of the individuals according to their plans.
• Ensures that each individual’s training, behavior and support programs are being implemented and documented in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensures that the health, safety and well‑being of the individuals are protected at all times.
• Provides a positive, reinforcing environment that promotes independence and choice.
• Follows positioning schedules, uses proper equipment and assistive devices per plan.
• Provides necessary level of assistance for appropriate diet, texture and equipment.
• Ensures all homes, outside areas and vehicles are well maintained and organized.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Code: SR97A12.

Additional Information

Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters and must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness. We are a drug‑free workplace; all candidates must submit to a pre‑employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer. A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit, will result in withdrawal of the conditional job offer.

Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This position will remain open until filled.