Direct Support Professional - Seasonal

Rise Services, Inc.; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible schedules

Hands-on human service experience

Paid for training

Job summary

Rise Services, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional for their Summer Program in Saint George, Utah. The role involves providing support to children with developmental disabilities through structured activities. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a desire to work with individuals with special needs, and be flexible with hours. Perks include competitive hourly rates and on-site training. This is a temporary position running from May through August.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with people with disabilities or special needs.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Background clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide social skills through group activities.
• Assist with documentation for program progress.
• Support clients in daily living and hygiene needs.
• Transport clients as necessary.

Skills

Working with people with disabilities

Documentation skills

Communication

Job description

RISE Services, a nonprofit human services organization, is seeking a Direct Support Professional for our Summer Program. The Summer program provides structured activities for teens and children with developmental disabilities and/or mental health needs.

Program Schedule

The Summer Program runs from May 31st through the middle/end of August, Monday through Friday. Staff must be able to commit for the entire summer, complete all required trainings before the program begins, and have reliable transportation for pick-up and drop-off. This is a temporary/seasonal position.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide socialization skills for clients through group and learning activities.
• Assist with documentation for program progress for clients.
• Act as an appropriate role model and support people in using appropriate language, dress, table manners, respect, and other behavior as needed.
• Transport clients as necessary to achieve goals in assistance and skills development.
• Provide assistance to clients based on individual needs, including daily living, hygiene, mobility, social skills, therapy, and other medical needs.
• Meet administrative expectations, including policies on hours documentation and detailed notes on each shift.
• Follow RISE Mission, Vision, and Values by showing respect and promoting choice.
• Ensure the environment is free of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and that a safe environment is maintained at all times.

Qualifications

• Desire and interest in working with people with disabilities or special needs.
• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Twenty-one (21) years or older if required to drive a RISE vehicle and meet other insurance requirements.
• Pass background clearance.
• Specific language abilities (other than English) may be required to meet the needs of the people/families receiving support, demonstrating knowledge of and respect for cultural differences.
• Flexible with hours worked, with availability potentially changing based on client needs.

Why RISE?

We truly believe that where you work matters — our employees make a positive difference in our client’s lives every day, and in turn, our client’s bring sunshine to gloomy days.

Perks

• Competitive hourly rate
• Flexible schedules
• On‑site, hands‑on human service experience
• Paid for training
• Rewarding!

Additional Notes

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please submit your request through one of the following methods:

• Dedicated fax: 866‑268‑8885
• Dedicated email: [e-mail] (DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY)
• US mail: 4554 E Inverness Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206- Attn Human Resources
• Dedicated phone: 1‑866‑242‑2714 (Option 1 – Employment Opportunities) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY

Equal Employment Opportunity

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.