A Day in the Life of a Direct Support Professional
Are you ready to make a professional career change? Have you thought about pursuing an occupation where you can be part of something greater than yourself? If so, then we invite you to consider working at RISE Services, Inc. Utah. Our direct support professionals, or DSPs, perform extremely important work while engaging directly with the individuals we serve. Let’s take a look at what a DSP is, what their job is like, and the various benefits we offer.
Providing Direct Support
When you become a DSP at RISE Services, Inc. Utah, you are providing simple, yet meaningful support to individuals who live with developmental disabilities. Whether it’s working in our educational programs, providing support for professional parents, or engaging with clients at our Opportunity Centers, you are the strong backbone that allows us to serve individuals in a caring and compassionate way.
Working In A Variety of Areas
The tasks of a DSP are many and also vary widely. If you are working in our after-school or summer programs, you will be giving children the opportunity to enjoy fun activities that support skill development and behavior assistance in a safe environment. Within our residential or group homes, you may be assisting individuals with tasks such as daily hygiene, meal prep, grocery shopping, or transportation to work and social activities. We also offer support to the families of those individuals living with a disability through our supported living design. If there’s a specific area that you are interested in, we are happy to talk about it more.
Valuable & Competitive Benefits
At RISE Services, Inc. Utah, we believe in caring for our clients as well as caring for our employees. This is why we offer several valuable benefits you may not find at other places of employment.
- Competitive wages and benefits
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- Vacation, sick, and personal time
- Paid holidays and retirement plans
- Flexible schedules
- Casual work environments
- Opportunities for advancement
We Look Forward to Working With You
Don’t wait any longer. Apply for a job at RISE Utah today by contacting us or visiting our careers page. You can also watch our Realistic Job Preview to get a better idea of what it’s truly like to work at RISE.