Direct Support Professional

New Danville; Willis (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

New Danville seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide daily on-site support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Willis, TX. The role includes helping with personal care, household tasks, and community activities, while following individualized plans.

You will document services, monitor safety, and communicate observations to the team. A commitment to person-centered support and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in supporting adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities for working with individuals, families, and team members.
• Ability to learn and follow support plans, safety procedures, and behavior support strategies.
• Relevant experience in residential or community-based support settings, social services, or disability support is beneficial.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional coursework or certification in human services or related fields is a plus.
• Ability to perform job duties that may include assisting with mobility, personal care, and transportation, in line with safety guidelines.
• Commitment to person-centered support, respect for diverse backgrounds, and adherence to non-discriminatory practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with personal care and household tasks.
• Support participation in community-based programs and outings.
• Help individuals develop life skills and independence.
• Follow individualized support plans and document services provided.
• Monitor safety and report observations to supervisors and team members.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in training.
• Promote a respectful, engaging environment and encourage self-advocacy.

Skills

Human Services

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Training-related skills

Mobility/Personal care support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in human services or related field

Job description

Company Description

New Danville is dedicated to providing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities opportunities to live enriched, purposeful lives. Guided by a mission of inclusion and empowerment, the organization supports individuals in building skills and independence in their daily lives. New Danville’s vision is for adults with disabilities to live, learn, work, and grow in communities of their choice. The community-focused environment emphasizes respect, dignity, and personal growth for each individual served. Team members join a supportive setting where their work directly enhances quality of life for residents.

Role Description

This full-time, on-site Direct Support Professional role is located in Willis, TX. The Direct Support Professional provides daily support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assisting with personal care, household tasks, and community-based activities. Responsibilities include helping individuals develop life skills, supporting participation in programs and outings, and following individualized support plans. The role involves monitoring safety, documenting services provided, and communicating observations to supervisors and team members. In addition, the Direct Support Professional works collaboratively with colleagues, participates in training, and promotes a respectful, engaging environment that encourages independence and self-advocacy.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Human Services and experience or interest in supporting adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
• Candidates should possess strong Interpersonal Skills and Communication abilities for working effectively with individuals, families, and team members.
• Candidates should possess Training-related skills, including the ability to learn and follow support plans, safety procedures, and behavior support strategies.
• Relevant experience in residential or community-based support settings, social services, or disability support is beneficial.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional coursework or certification in human services or related fields is a plus.
• Ability to perform job duties that may include assisting with mobility, personal care, and transportation, in line with safety guidelines.
• Commitment to person-centered support, respect for diverse backgrounds, and adherence to non-discriminatory practices.