Salary: $16–$18 per hour
Unity Developmental Disabilities Care Center (UDDCC)
About Us
Unity Developmental Disabilities Care Center (UDDCC) provides high-quality services for individuals with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), youth in foster care, and adults in supported living and group home settings. We are committed to person-centered care, dignity, safety, and community inclusion.
We are hiring compassionate, reliable, and patient Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team.
Position Overview
The DSP provides hands-on support, supervision, and skill-building services to individuals receiving Day Services, Residential/Group Home Services, Shared Living, In-Home Habilitation, Respite, Independent Living, or Community Integration.
This role is essential to helping individuals live safely, learn skills, and participate in the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Support individuals with daily living skills including hygiene, grooming, dressing, and meal preparation
- Assist with medications according to agency protocols and training
- Provide community integration support through outings, activities, and skill practice
- Implement behavioral and trauma-informed strategies
- Provide transportation using agency or personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed if required)
- Assist with documentation of daily notes, ISP goals, and progress
- Maintain a safe, clean, and positive environment
- Support individuals with communication, socialization, and emotional regulation
- Follow all agency policies, DHHS regulations, and individual support plans
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to pass:
- Background check
- APS/CPS registry checks
- Drug screening (if required)
- Ability to lift 25–50 lbs, assist with transfers if needed
- Compassion, patience, and strong communication skills
Preferred but not required:
- Experience working with developmental disabilities
- CPR/First Aid
- Mandt Training
- Medication Aide Training
(UDDCC will provide training to the right candidates.)
Schedule
- Full-time or part-time
- Day, evening, overnight, and weekend shifts available
- Flexible scheduling based on program needs
Benefits
- Competitive pay $16–$18/hour
- Paid training (Mandt, CPR/First Aid, Medication Training, etc.)
- Opportunities for advancement
- Supportive and team-focused environment
- Additional hours available in Day Services, Respite, and Transportation