Direct Support Professional

Overview

Come join our team as a Direct Support Professional for Stride Services where you will make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities! As part of our team, you will provide care to individuals with disabilities.

Stride Services is part of the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice at Utah State University. Stride is committed to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. We provide services to youth and adults with developmental disabilities living in Cache Valley and southern Idaho. Our services focus on inclusion and integration and individualized supports that ensure access to community, independence, and productivity.

If you want to have a purpose in your work and are passionate about caring for others, please apply! Candidates must be available to work 2 to 4 times per week Monday through Friday between 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Must be willing to toilet, feed, transfer, transport and otherwise care for people with disabilities.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Utah driver’s license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and to transport clients as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts effort in successfully completing tasks.
• Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success.
• Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn new skills or techniques.

Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”.
• Answer during your application:
• Are you available to work hours between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 2 - 4 days per week (M - F)?
• Which days and times would you be available to work?