Direct support professional Job at Aspire of WNY (Buffalo)

Direct Support Professional

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for a variety of duties rel...

Location

United States , Little Rock; Bentonville; Harrison; Mountain Home; Springdale; Fort Smith

Salary:

Not provided

Easterseals Arkansas

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent OR at least one (1) year of verifiable experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Ability to read and the ability to follow, give and receive written and/or verbal instructions
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables
Valid Arkansas Driver's License
First Aid and CPR certification within the first 90 days of employment and maintained throughout employment
Ability to lift and transfer individuals according to weight guidelines for lifting

Job Responsibility

Assist in the assessment of the individuals strengths and needs
Provide input into the development of the individuals treatment plan
Implement individual treatment and behavioral plans
Ensure that all individuals remain actively engaged in meaningful activities
Record accurate and detailed documentation
Maintain a safe and organized training area
Address challenging behaviors proactively
Assist individuals in recreational, social and community activities
Monitor the health and safety of the individual at all times
Respond to and report unsafe conditions

Parttime

Direct Support Professional

The Direct Support Professional Remote position is responsible for a variety of ...

Location

United States , Little Rock

Salary:

Not provided

Easterseals Arkansas

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent
Proficient knowledge of technology and possesses ability to navigate multiple technology platforms
Experience as Direct Support Professional preferred
Effective communication skills, both written and oral
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
Develops alternative solutions
Plans and organizes work effectively to ensure timely completion
Understands and follows all licensing and governing regulations
Commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness
Ability to work with and support individuals with a diverse range of abilities

Job Responsibility

Remotely monitors multiple individuals served and provides support in areas related to health, medication, safety, scheduling and activities of daily living
Empowers individuals to make independent decisions and provides emergency backup as needed
Interacts with the individual served with high attention to engagement
Responds to emergency requests from individuals served, and as needed escalates to dispatching of back-up in individual staffing
Notifies and coordinates with emergency services when required
Troubleshoots technology issues with remote support systems in the homes
Provides ongoing training with technology to individuals served to engage them to utilize in-home devices
Monitors wearable devices when individual is away from home, and provides assistance and interventions as needed
Provide in-service training and consultation to individual’s served and parents/guardians/DSPs on technology, including the use of remote support systems
Assist in the assessment of the individual’s strengths and needs

Fulltime

Direct Support Professional - Caregiver

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for a variety of duties rel...

Location

United States , Little Rock; Alma; Bentonville; Cabot; Cammack Village; Conway; Fayetteville; Fort Smith; Hensley; Hot Springs; Keo; Maumelle; Mayflower; NLR; Roland; Springdale

Salary:

Not provided

Easterseals Arkansas

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent OR at least one (1) year of verifiable experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Ability to read and the ability to follow, give and receive written and/or verbal instructions
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Valid Arkansas Driver's License
First Aid and CPR certification within the first 90 days of employment and maintained throughout employment
Ability to obtain additional credentials based on future organizational and/or regulatory requirements
Ability to lift and transfer individuals according to weight guidelines for lifting

Job Responsibility

Assist in the assessment of the individuals strengths and needs
Provide input into the development of the individuals treatment plan (goals and objectives)
Implement individual treatment and behavioral plans using a variety of methodologies and best practices based on the needs of the individual
Ensure that all individuals remain actively engaged in meaningful activities according to their individual functional level
Record accurate and detailed documentation within required timeframes regarding each individuals progress in meeting goals and objectives, personal care, behavior reports and health and safety as required by the program
Maintain a safe and organized training area that supports learning and personal growth
Address challenging behaviors proactively and utilize positive behavior intervention to manage and promote improved behavior while remaining supportive of individuality
Assist individuals in recreational, social and community activities based on preference and individual plans
Monitor the health and safety of the individual at all times
Respond to and report unsafe conditions, environment and equipment to the Supervisor, verbally and in writing

Direct Support Professional

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for a variety of duties rel...

Location

United States , Little Rock; Alma; Cabot; Hot Springs; Maumelle; Springdale; Conway

Salary:

Not provided

Easterseals Arkansas

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent OR at least one (1) year of verifiable experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Ability to read and the ability to follow, give and receive written and/or verbal instructions
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Valid Arkansas Driver's License
First Aid and CPR certification within the first 90 days of employment and maintained throughout employment
Ability to obtain additional credentials based on future organizational and/or regulatory requirements
Ability to lift and transfer individuals according to weight guidelines for lifting

Job Responsibility

Assist in the assessment of the individuals strengths and needs
Provide input into the development of the individuals treatment plan (goals and objectives)
Implement individual treatment and behavioral plans using a variety of methodologies and best practices based on the needs of the individual
Ensure that all individuals remain actively engaged in meaningful activities according to their individual functional level
Record accurate and detailed documentation within required timeframes regarding each individuals progress in meeting goals and objectives, personal care, behavior reports and health and safety as required by the program
Maintain a safe and organized training area that supports learning and personal growth
Address challenging behaviors proactively and utilize positive behavior intervention to manage and promote improved behavior while remaining supportive of individuality
Assist individuals in recreational, social and community activities based on preference and individual plans
Monitor the health and safety of the individual at all times
Respond to and report unsafe conditions, environment and equipment to the Supervisor, verbally and in writing

Parttime

Direct Support Professional

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for a variety of duties rel...

Location

United States , Little Rock

Salary:

Not provided

Easterseals Arkansas

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent OR at least one (1) year of verifiable experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Ability to read and the ability to follow, give and receive written and/or verbal instructions
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Valid Arkansas Driver's License
First Aid and CPR certification within the first 90 days of employment and maintained throughout employment
Ability to obtain additional credentials based on future organizational and/or regulatory requirements
Ability to lift and transfer individuals according to weight guidelines for lifting
Physical demands: regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel

Job Responsibility

Assist in the assessment of the individuals strengths and needs
Provide input into the development of the individuals treatment plan
Implement individual treatment and behavioral plans
Ensure that all individuals remain actively engaged in meaningful activities
Record accurate and detailed documentation
Maintain a safe and organized training area
Address challenging behaviors proactively
Assist individuals in recreational, social and community activities
Monitor the health and safety of the individual at all times
Respond to and report unsafe conditions

Fulltime

Direct Support Professional

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of quality h...

Location

United States , Nashville

Salary:

15.75 USD / Hour

Arcadia Home Care and Staffing - an Addus family company

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and one year of in-home care services experience
Able to pass a criminal background check
Reliable transportation, required for member transportation. A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
Ability to work with limited supervision and follow written/verbal instructions
Good communication skills
Reliable, energetic, self-motivated, and well-organized
Comfortable using an electronic device

Job Responsibility

Follow a care plan for the member and report on completed tasks
Assist people with personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.)
Support routine house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation
Transport members to appointments, daily errands, and other locations as necessary
Assist member with the self-administration of medications (no administering or measuring)
Observe and report any changes in member's condition

What we offer

Daily & Weekly Pay Option
Travel reimbursement
Flexible schedule
Direct deposit

Direct Support Professional

The Direct Support Professional - RHO (DSP) is responsible for a variety of duti...

Location

United States , Little Rock

Salary:

Not provided

Easterseals Arkansas

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or 1 year of verifiable experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good organizational skills
Good written and verbal communication
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively with individuals receiving services with diverse ability levels
Ability to be self-directed, creative and to take initiative
Ability to use technology to communicate, track and document services provided
Demonstrated commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness
Valid Arkansas Driver's License
First Aid and CPR certification within the first 90 days of employment and maintained throughout employment

Job Responsibility

Assist in the assessment of the individual’s strengths and needs
Provide input into the development of the individual’s treatment plan (goals and objectives)
Implement individual treatment and behavioral plans using a variety of methodologies and best practices based on the needs of the individual
Ensure that all individuals remain actively engaged in meaningful activities according to their individual functional level
Record accurate and detailed documentation within required timeframes regarding each individual’s progress in meeting goals and objectives, personal care, behavior reports and health and safety as required by the program
Maintain a safe and organized training area that supports learning and personal growth
Address challenging behaviors proactively and utilize positive behavior intervention to manage and promote improved behavior while remaining supportive of individuality
Assist individuals in recreational, social and community activities based on preference and individual plans
Monitor the health and safety of the individual at all times
Respond to and report unsafe conditions, environment and equipment to the Supervisor, verbally and in writing

Fulltime

Direct Support Professional

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) assists individuals living with intellectu...

Location

Canada , Winnipeg

Salary:

17.96 - 19.21 CAD / Hour

Epic Opportunities

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
No experience needed
The ability to read, write and speak English fluently is necessary
The ability to multitask, problem-solve and take initiative
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
The ability to maintain integrity in all situations

Job Responsibility

Demonstrate a commitment to high quality service delivery with outcomes that achieve goals
Present and facilitate opportunities for people to learn new skills in a variety of areas
Assisting individuals to achieve their personal goals and to encourage them to participate in the community and to develop relationships with others
Assistance to develop lasting friendships with neighbors, peers and others
Providing people with information to make their own choices
Assisting people through difficult life situations
Attending professional appointments

What we offer

Comprehensive benefits
RRSP’s for qualifying positions
Shift premiums
Paid Training
Life Insurance
Opportunity for professional growth
Opportunity to make an impact to people’s lives

Direct support professional

Aspire of WNY

Location:
United States , Buffalo

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

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