Direct Support Professional (Full Time - Pine Bluff)

Access Group; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of Care

Job summary

ACCESS seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to empower individuals in their homes, families, or community settings. You will be a beacon of positivity, delivering compassionate, person-centered support.

You will tailor activities, support daily living skills, guide community inclusion, help build money management and cooking skills, and ensure a safe environment with behavior management. ACCESS provides ongoing trainings and a culture of care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 18 years’ old
• Ability to satisfactorily perform each essential job duty listed.
• Two full days of training and orientation prior to working directly with any client, with one day of training being client specific.

Responsibilities

• Tailored Adventures: craft personalized activities that aid development and bring joy.
• Creative Caregiving: assist with daily living skills and goal-focused activities.
• Community Connection: guide clients through community-inclusion activities to build connections.
• Skill-Building Bonanza: help clients unlock potential in areas like money management and cooking.
• Superhero Support: use intervention and behavior management to maintain a safe environment.
• Celebration Central: celebrate milestones and progress with clients.
• Continuous Learning: participate in trainings and development opportunities.
• Culture of Care: work as part of a caring team.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you ready to embark on a journey?

Where every day is filled with meaning and

making a real difference in people's lives?

Join us at ACCESS as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)! As a DSP, you'll be more than just a support provider; you'll be a beacon of positivity and empowerment for our clients. Picture yourself helping individuals thrive in their own homes, with their families, or in a cozy community setting.

But wait, there's more!

• Tailored Adventures: Say goodbye to mundane routines! You'll be crafting personalized activities and experiences that not only assist clients in their development but also bring joy and excitement to their lives.


• Creative Caregiving: No two days are the same! From assisting with daily living skills to sparking creativity with goal-focused activities, your role is all about nurturing individuality and growth.


• Community Connection: Get ready to explore! You'll be guiding our clients through a variety of community-inclusion activities, ensuring they have a blast while forging meaningful connections outside their homes.


• Skill-Building Bonanza: Whether it's mastering money management or perfecting cooking skills, you'll be the guru of growth, helping clients unlock their full potential one skill at a time.


• Superhero Support: Encounter a challenge? Fear not! You'll be equipped with the superpowers of professional intervention and behavior management, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone.


• Celebration Central: Every milestone is a reason to celebrate! Witnessing the progress of our clients and being a part of their success stories will fill your heart with pride and joy.


• Continuous Learning: At ACCESS, we're all about growth! You'll have access to regular trainings and development opportunities, keeping you sharp, skilled, and ready to conquer any challenge.


• Culture of Care: We're not just colleagues; we're family.

Description

Direct Support Professional

Full Time

Are you ready to embark on a journey?

Where every day is filled with meaning and

making a real difference in people's lives?

Join us at ACCESS as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)! As a DSP, you'll be more than just a support provider; you'll be a beacon of positivity and empowerment for our clients. Picture yourself helping individuals thrive in their own homes, with their families, or in a cozy community setting. But wait, there's more!

Here's why being a DSP with us is the most engaging and fun opportunity:

• Tailored Adventures: Say goodbye to mundane routines! You'll be crafting personalized activities and experiences that not only assist clients in their development but also bring joy and excitement to their lives.


• Creative Caregiving: No two days are the same! From assisting with daily living skills to sparking creativity with goal-focused activities, your role is all about nurturing individuality and growth.


• Community Connection: Get ready to explore! You'll be guiding our clients through a variety of community-inclusion activities, ensuring they have a blast while forging meaningful connections outside their homes.


• Skill-Building Bonanza: Whether it's mastering money management or perfecting cooking skills, you'll be the guru of growth, helping clients unlock their full potential one skill at a time.


• Superhero Support: Encounter a challenge? Fear not! You'll be equipped with the superpowers of professional intervention and behavior management, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone.


• Celebration Central: Every milestone is a reason to celebrate! Witnessing the progress of our clients and being a part of their success stories will fill your heart with pride and joy.


• Continuous Learning: At ACCESS, we're all about growth! You'll have access to regular trainings and development opportunities, keeping you sharp, skilled, and ready to conquer any challenge.


• Culture of Care: We're not just colleagues; we're family.

So, if you're ready to embark on an adventure where your passion meets purpose, join us at ACCESS as a Direct Support Professional.

Together, let's create moments that matter and memories that last a lifetime!

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED


• Minimum of 18 years’ old


• Ability to satisfactorily perform each essential job duty listed.


• No specific experience is required; however, the employee must complete two full days of training and orientation prior to working directly with any client, with one day of training being client specific.

Travel Requirements

• Moderate travel is required for this position; this travel includes transporting students/clients.


• ACCESS drivers are required to maintain a valid Driver’s License, current auto liability insurance and registration, a clean driving record, and physical ability to drive to local and non-local locations throughout Arkansas.