Direct Support Professional | IDD/ADD Services

Valley Behavioral Health

Murray (UT)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 28,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Paid holidays

Wellness days

Parental leave

Health insurance

HSA with company match

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Training & conferences

Job summary

Valley Behavioral Health’s Adult Ability Center seeks a Direct Support Professional to help adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities build independence, confidence, coping skills, friendships, and meaningful life experiences.

Full-time position with pay starting at $17/hour based on experience; schedule Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm. Offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within a nonprofit organization.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent is required.
No experience required for this role.
CPR certification (post hire if needed) may be required.
Valley de-escalation certification (as required).
Driving positions require a minimum age of 21 and a valid driver's license.
Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based practices to develop clients’ individual skills across life, social, and job areas as per the person-centered plan.
Teach pre-employment and employment skills in clinical settings.
Assist clients with self-help/independence tasks including toileting, feeding, and basic hygiene.
Collaborate with treatment team to ensure high-quality support and care.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job 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.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

Range starts at $17/hour (pay is calculated based on years of related experience)

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 & Deliverables

The Direct Support Professional provides evidence-based practices to develop clients’ individual skills in providing supported services across life, social, and job skill areas as indicated by the person-centered support plan to meet individualized goals. The Direct Support Professional is responsible for utilizing evidence-based practices, meeting fiscal responsibilities, and ensuring that regulatory and organizational standards are met.

Utilizes information gathered from the person-centered process to identify client strengths and weaknesses and develops collaborative goals with each client and their family for lifelong learning
Develops client’s individual skills in providing supported services across life, social, and job skill areas
Uses evidence-based practices to teach pre-employment and employment skills in clinical settings
Assists clients with self-help/independence skills which can include toileting, feeding, and basic hygiene routines
Works cohesively with treatment team to ensure the delivery of high quality support and care

Requirements

Education