Direct Support Professional | Adult Ability Center

Valley Behavioral Health; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

On-Demand Pay

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Professional development

Job summary

Valley Behavioral Health is seeking Direct Support Professionals to empower adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities. You’ll help individuals grow independence, build skills, and participate in center and community activities with person-centered support.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, fun and engaging experiences, and alignment with personal goals. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, with benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Understand each individual's strengths, interests, and aspirations, while working with families to create meaningful goals for growth.
• 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 positive outcomes.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Make a Difference Every Day

At the Adult Ability Center (AAC), we believe every person deserves opportunities to grow, connect, and thrive in their community. Our Direct Support Professionals help adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities build independence, confidence, coping skills, friendships, and meaningful life experiences. This is more than a caregiving role — it’s a chance to build relationships, create fun and engaging experiences, and support people in reaching their personal goals in ways that are person-centered, respectful, and empowering.

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

Benefit Highlights

• Compensation Our compensation program includes tenure-based service increases and performance bonuses that recognize and reward high-performing team members.
• On-Demand Pay gives you access to a portion of your earned wages before your scheduled payday.
• Time Off We offer 15 days of accrued paid time off annually (increasing by one day with each year of service), 10 paid holidays, 2 wellness days, and paid parental leave.
• Health & Insurance Benefits Full‑time and part‑time team members working 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as voluntary options including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance. Valley also provides Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance at no cost to eligible team members.
• Health Savings & Reimbursement Out‑of‑pocket medical expenses may be eligible for reimbursement through our Garner HRA — up to $2,000 for individuals and $4,000 for families. Depending on your medical plan selection, you may also contribute pre‑tax dollars to a Health Savings Account (HSA), with a company match of up to $900 for individuals and $1,800 for families.
• Retirement Our 401(k) plan accepts both pre‑tax and Roth (post‑tax) contributions and includes a company match of up to 6% of your annual salary.
• Professional Development We invest in our team members’ growth through tuition reimbursement, new licensure reimbursement, paid training and conference attendance, continuing education reimbursement, and paid time for continuing education.

Why Valley?

Since 1984, Valley Behavioral Health has helped thousands of adults, children, and families access high‑quality behavioral health care. As the largest non‑profit community behavioral health provider in the Intermountain Region, Valley offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure each individual receives the personalized care they need to heal and grow.

You will belong in a community where you can be yourself, grow your career, and embrace new opportunities. Valley is committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success.

Job Summary

Our Direct Support Professionals empower individuals to discover their strengths, build new skills, and achieve personal goals through center and community‑based services. They also provide supportive, person‑centered services while following program guidelines and best practices to ensure quality care.

Essential Functions

• Understand each individual’s strengths, interests, and aspirations, while working alongside 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 caring, multidisciplinary team to provide high‑quality support and create positive outcomes for the people we serve.

Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

• No experience required - see Preferred Qualifications

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
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