Part-Time Day Program DSP — Impact Lives Daily

OPPO; Mesa, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

DSP Arizona in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work in our Day Program. You will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with activities of daily living, implement person-centered plans, and promote safety and independence.

This role requires reliable communication with care teams, ability to travel up to 50 miles for shifts, and a positive, patient approach. Part-time schedule; on-site position with ongoing training and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities or related conditions.
• Patience and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to clear a background check.
• Proficient with technology.
• Written and spoken communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive work environment.
• Provide supervision and engagement of assigned clients according to their care plan.
• Plans and facilitates client activities and outings aligned with the Person Centered Support Plan.
• Maintain and provide reliable transportation for clients based on their care plan.
• Maintain personal compliance (insurance, registration, license, etc.).
• Complete required compliance training on time (Huddles, SOAR, CPR).
• Complete client care documentation on time (care notes, incident reports, etc.).
• Be on time for all shifts and ready to work.
• Support clients with activities of daily living (ADL).
• Maintain clear, timely communication to leadership and care teams.
• Update care team on changes in client behavior or concerns.
• Maintain professionalism with clients and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Travel up to 50 miles for shifts as needed.

Skills

Experience with IDD

Patience and conflict resolution

Background check clearance

Technology proficient

Written and spoken English

Job description

DSP Arizona in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work in our Day Program. You will support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with activities of daily living, implement person-centered plans, and promote safety and independence.

This role requires reliable communication with care teams, ability to travel up to 50 miles for shifts, and a positive, patient approach. Part-time schedule; on-site position with ongoing training and compliance requirements.