About the role
Monday to Friday - 8:30AM to 3:30PM
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) empowers adults with disabilities through hands-on experiences like animal care, gardening, art, and community activities—helping them build skills, confidence, and independence.
At Dutton Farm, we focus on structured, hands-on learning to develop communication, social, and pre-vocational skills. Our programs include on-site activities and community outings such as volunteering and recreational experiences that promote independence, self-advocacy, and social awareness.
Job Responsibilities:
Direct Support:
* Support individuals in achieving their goals and maximizing independence * Ensure a safe environment and report concerns promptly * Promote engagement in on-site programming and activities * Assist participants in animal care, gardening, art, and other hands-on experiences * Teach and reinforce appropriate skills through meaningful activities * Encourage positive social interactions and relationship-building * Provide support with tasks and adapt activities as needed * Assist with personal care (e.g., feeding, toileting) as required * Warm meals when needed * Build strong, respectful, and trusting relationships with participants * Monitor and document individual goal progress * Carry out additional support duties as assigned by leadership
Administrative:
* Provide daily reports on participant progress and achievements * Complete incident reports as requested by the Site Manager * Maintain accurate daily logs in accordance with organizational policies * Attend scheduled staff meetings
Qualifications:
* Mission aligned * Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities * High school diploma required * Must be 18 years or older * Must pass background checks * Basic computer skills * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Maintain a professional demeanor with a focus on advocacy, respect, and demonstrating a strong work ethic * Must be self-motivated, reliable, dependable * Strong ability to adapt and willingness to be flexible
Staff Values:
* Mission-Driven * Productive * Dependable * Collaborative * Positive * Responsible
Benefits:
* 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Paid training * Referral program * Vision insurance