Direct Support Professional

Make a Difference Every Day At the Adult Ability Center (AAC), we believe every person deserves opportunities to grow, connect, and thrive in their community. Our Direct Support Professionals help adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities build independence, confidence, coping skills, friendships, and meaningful life experiences. This is more than a caregiving role --- it's a chance to build relationships, create fun and engaging experiences, and support people in reaching their personal goals in ways that are person-centered, respectful, and empowering.

Pay: Range starts at $17.00/hour (pay is calculated based on years of related experience)

• Quarterly Bonus Opportunity: Eligible employees receive quarterly bonuses based on program service delivery

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:30am-4:30pm

Why Valley?

Since 1984, Valley Behavioral Health has helped thousands of adults, children, and families access high-quality behavioral health care. As the largest non-profit community behavioral health provider in the Intermountain Region, Valley offers a comprehensive range of services to ensure each individual receives the personalized care they need to heal and grow.

You will belong in a community where you can be yourself, grow your career, and embrace new opportunities. Valley is committed to being an organization that promotes authenticity and encourages opportunities for success.

Job Summary Our Direct Support Professionals empower individuals to discover their strengths, build new skills, and achieve personal goals through center and community-based services. They also provide supportive, person-centered services while following program guidelines and best practices to ensure quality care.

Essential Functions

• Understand each individual's strengths, interests, and aspirations, while working alongside them and their families to create meaningful goals for growth and lifelong learning.
• Use creativity, encouragement, and hands-on coaching to teach life skills, social skills, and workplace readiness.
• Teach and encourage job readiness and workplace skills through hands-on learning, coaching, and positive reinforcement.
• Assist individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, hygiene, mealtime support, and building independent self-care routines.
• Collaborate with a caring, multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality support and create positive outcomes for the people we serve.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

• No experience required - see Preferred Qualifications

Licenses/Certifications

• CPR certification (post hire if needed)
• Valley de-escalation certification (as required)
• Driving positions require a minimum age of 21 and a current driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing job coaching skills to adult clients with disabilities
• Bachelor's degree in related field