Direct Support Professionals

Accessible Space Inc; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay - $17 hour

Up to 3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan (403b)

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Accessible Space Inc in Reno, Nevada is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide essential personal care and independent living services for residents overcoming homelessness and challenges. The role emphasizes effective communication, assessment, and coordination with various stakeholders.

Offering competitive pay of $17 per hour, up to 3 weeks of paid time off, and a supportive team environment, this position is an opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Effectively communicate in English orally and in writing.
• Ability to lift and transfer adults weighing 100-200 pounds safely.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and independent living services.
• Create records and maintain necessary forms.
• Communicate resident information to authorized personnel.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Ability to lift and transfer adults

Follow direction effectively

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join us as we continue Changing Lives at Line Drive Apartments, Reno's newest high-impact community designed to break the cycle of homelessness. Our 50-unit residential apartment building isn't just housing — it's a launchpad for Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). As a program of Accessible Space, Inc. (ASI), Line Drive is a purpose-built sanctuary for those who have served our country and those overcoming physical challenges. Our community is home to both veterans who have experienced homelessness and adults living with physical or cognitive disabilities. Residents transition here after receiving initial care and stabilization at the CARES campus, living in a space that balances independence with 24/7 supportive resources. Our culture is one of unwavering respect and relentless support.

Direct Support Professional Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, homemaking and independent living services as outlined in the services plan
• Create written records and maintain forms
• Contribute to the service plan based on results of the assessment and goals
• Communicate resident information to case managers, physicians, social workers, community workers, clinical consultants, and family members when authorized and appropriate

Direct Support Professional Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Effectively communicate in English orally and in writing
• Ability to lift and transfer, using proper body mechanics, adults weighing 100-200 pounds in a safe and consistent manner, using mechanical lifts where needed
• Follow direction and communicate effectively with supervisor, co-workers, and clients to permit efficient and effective site operations and to meet resident care needs

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive pay - $17 hour
• up to 3 weeks paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan (403b)
• Employee Assistant Program
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in people's lives
• Supportive team environment