Benefits:
Hopes Promise Respite is looking for a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Mentor/Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support participants with intellectual/developmental disabilities at our after school programs. The right candidates will be ready to bring their skills where they're needed to support children with developmental disabilities. As a DSP, you’ll make a meaningful difference every day—helping individuals live more independently, engage in their communities, and achieve their personal goals.
Responsibilities:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Hopes Promise Respite is looking for a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Mentor/Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support participants with intellectual/developmental disabilities at our after school programs. The right candidates will be ready to bring their skills where they're needed to support children with developmental disabilities. As a DSP, you’ll make a meaningful difference every day—helping individuals live more independently, engage in their communities, and achieve their personal goals.
Responsibilities:
- Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and team members
- Promote independence, dignity, and inclusion in every interaction
- Implement planned activities at community locations (weekly set schedule including trampoline park, library, and YMCA)
- Interact with children and families
- Be available to help students with homework
- Maintain the safety of the students
- Maintain accurate records of students including any safety or behavioral issues
- Maintain compliance with all program standards
- Available to support the program 3:00pm - 7:30pm or 1:00pm to 8:00pm 2 or more times per week
- Compassion, patience, and a commitment to empowering others
- Experience with youth with individual/developmental disabilities and behaviors
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance