In-Home Care and Community Direct Support Providers

Lauren's Institute for Education; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 21,697 - 27,207; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

1 week of PTO

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Wellness Program

Professional Growth Plans

Performance and longevity bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lauren's Institute for Education is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with disabilities in Gilbert, Arizona. This role offers flexible part-time or full-time hours where you'll help consumers engage in enjoyable activities, document their progress, and create a safe environment. Benefits include health coverage, PTO after 90 days, and performance bonuses. Join a top workplace to empower individuals and promote inclusion in a supportive community.

Qualifications

• Compassionate nature required to support individuals with disabilities.
• Flexibility to work part-time or full-time as needed.

Responsibilities

• Help consumers with fun activities addressing their goals.
• Document progress to share with families.
• Ensure a safe, fun environment for those served.
• Spend time in the community with consumers.

Skills

Compassionate individual

Ability to help children and adults

Experience with disabilities

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to help a child or adult reach their fullest potential? Do you need a flexible part-time or full-time position? Are you a compassionate individual searching for a way to make a difference?

Fun-loving, hardworking, compassionate people with a sincere heart for helping people with disabilities and their families should consider a position in our Community Department as a Direct Support Professional at Lauren’s Institute For Education.

At L.I.F.E. we take pride in our team approach, combining the educational backgrounds and expertise of ALL our staff to provide the best possible treatments for our consumers. All members of our incredible team are valued for who they are and the positive impact they have on those they serve.

RATE: $15.75-$19.75 per hour dependent on service, experience and education

Responsibilities

• Helping consumers with fun activities that address their goals (e.g. games to work on turn taking, going on walks for fitness, gardening, swimming).
• Documenting progress to share with families.
• Working individually to ensure a safe, fun environment for those we serve.
• Spending time in the community to go to the movies or go shopping.

Benefits

• 1 week of PTO - Following 90-day introductory period
• Health | Vision | Dental
• Wellness Program
• Professional Growth Plans
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• This equates to an added 25-30% in total compensation from potential benefits
• USA Today Top Workplace 2025
• 3rd Place Winner – Phoenix Business Journal’s 2024 Healthiest Employer Award (Small Business Category)

"Working together to empower people through extraordinary services for developmental disabilities."

At Lauren’s Institute for Education, it is inherent in our purpose and mission to promote acceptance, equity, and inclusion, both with the community we serve and those we entrust that service to. These principles are at the forefront of our model and growth. We strive to create an environment and culture where everyone believes they have equal value, regardless of gender, sex, religion, age, orientation, culture, national origin, ability level, etc. We believe that by creating an environment where all people thrive, we will be able to create a more successful and diverse organization that best serves our community. We acknowledge the different biases that exist in our world and work to ensure that they do not hinder our impact. We, therefore, are committed to collecting data and evaluating procedures about the diversity of our staff and those we serve, to ensure there are not misaligned practices from our values, or if there are, to adjust to the best of our ability.

Lauren’s Institute For Education (L.I.F.E.) is a non-profit organization serving children and adults with developmental disabilities in Gilbert, AZ in an all-inclusive transdisciplinary treatment center and private school.