Direct Support Professional / Youth Caregiver
Core
Mentor, coach, and role model leading person-centered activities to help youth with intellectual/developmental disabilities learn life skills, build independence, and participate in daily routines.
Role type
Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Youth Caregiver
Builds
Safe, supportive environments enabling individuals with disabilities to live as independently as possible
Domain
Human services / Intellectual and developmental disabilities
Deliverable
Physical/clinical work
Required skills
Life skills instruction, supervision, coaching, positive behavior support, de-escalation, housekeeping, laundry, medication administration, meal prep, personal care assistance, documentation, collaboration
Preferred skills
Valid driver's license, ability to commit to three weeks of full-time training
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Teach and role-model life skills to promote independence; Provide supervision, coaching, and encouragement; Assist with routines such as meal prep, personal care, and medication administration; Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors; Perform housekeeping and laundry duties; Create a safe, positive, and supportive environment
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC