Direct Support Professional — Empower Independence & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

On-demand pay

15 days PTO annually

10 paid holidays

2 wellness days

Paid parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA match

401(k) match

Job summary

Valley Behavioral Health is seeking Direct Support Professionals to empower adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities through center and community-based services. You will help build independence, confidence, and personal goals in a person-centered, respectful environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on coaching, job readiness, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality support and meaningful outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent to start.
• No experience required.
• CPR certification (post hire if needed).
• Valley de-escalation certification (as required).
• Driving positions require a minimum age of 21 and a current driver's license.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Coaching

Life skills

Social skills

Workplace readiness

Creativity

Encouragement

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

Valley Behavioral Health is seeking Direct Support Professionals to empower adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities through center and community-based services. You will help build independence, confidence, and personal goals in a person-centered, respectful environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on coaching, job readiness, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality support and meaningful outcomes.