Experienced Direct Support Professional

**Experienced** DSP(Direct Support Professional)

$19-$23 an hour ***Full-time positions available***

Shifts Available 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm and 10pm-6am

Join Our Team Make a Lasting Impact in the Lives of Youth

We offer a unique and rewarding opportunity to work directly with male youth who exhibit extreme behaviors in a residential home setting. Our goal is to create a healthy, loving, and safe environment where each young person can grow, heal, and thrive. With the support of compassionate, dedicated, and resilient staff, we believe this goal is not only possible its already in progress.

As part of our team, you can be a vital contributor in making a positive difference in the lives of our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support and supervision to youth in a structured home environment
• Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) strategies as trained
• Maintain a calm, consistent, and therapeutic approach, even in high-stress situations
• Assist in creating a safe environment through patience, empathy, and clear communication
• Adapt to rapidly changing situations and support team members in collaborative problem-solving

Challenging Behaviors You May Encounter:

• Emotional Outbursts: including spitting, cursing, yelling, or running away (AWOL)
• Physical Aggression: such as hitting, kicking, biting, or hair pulling
• Self-Injurious Behaviors

What Were Looking For:

• Ability to stay composed and make sound decisions under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A high level of patience, empathy, and emotional intelligence
• Capacity to follow safety protocols and implement intervention techniques as trained

This is more than a job it's a chance to make a meaningful impact. If you're passionate about helping youth navigate complex challenges and are ready to contribute to a positive, transformative environment, we invite you to apply.

****ADDED PERKS***!!!

• FREE! Kaiser Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Overtime Pay
• Set Schedules
• Sick and Vacation Time
• 401K

***We provide on the job training***!!!

• CPR and First Aid
• Medication Training
• DSP1 and DSP2 Training (after 6 months of employment)
• RBT Training (after a year of employment)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)

***Mandatory Requirements***

• Must be able to clear FBI/DOJ Fingerprints
• Must have or be able to obtain a TB and Physical from your Doctor or Urgent Care
• Must have or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications

***A PLUS***

• DSP1 and DSP2
• RBT

If you are looking to make a change in our childrens lives, CLICK APPLY!!