Direct Support Professional — Empower Independence & Life Skills

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-Demand Pay

15 days PTO + holidays & wellness days

Health, dental, vision, life & long-­d

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Valley Behavioral Health is seeking Direct Support Professionals to empower adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities. You will help build independence, confidence, and meaningful life experiences in a person-centered, respectful setting.

Pay starts at $17/hour with a quarterly bonus opportunity; schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm. Benefits include health, retirement, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required for entry.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand each individual’s strengths, interests, and aspirations, and collaborate with families to set meaningful growth goals.
• Use encouragement and hands-on coaching to teach life skills, social skills, and workplace readiness.
• Teach and encourage job readiness through hands-on learning and positive reinforcement.
• Assist individuals with daily living activities including personal care and mealtime support.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality support and achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Empathy

Person-centered care

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Valley Behavioral Health is seeking Direct Support Professionals to empower adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities. You will help build independence, confidence, and meaningful life experiences in a person-centered, respectful setting.

Pay starts at $17/hour with a quarterly bonus opportunity; schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm. Benefits include health, retirement, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.