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Direct Support Professional

Infinity Care and Services
Boise, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 12/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2026

We are seeking a Direct Support Professional - DSP to join our team! You will assist in the daily care and engagement of Participants with Developmental Disabilities.

Position Summary

The Adult Day Health DSP delivers person-centered, goal-driven support to participants in a structured day program. This role operationalizes each participant’s plan of care by providing ADL support, engagement-based programming, safety supervision, and compliant documentation while reinforcing dignity, independence, and community inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on ADL assistance (as needed): mobility support, toileting, hygiene, grooming, eating assistance, transfers, and comfort measures.
  • Deliver participant-centered coaching to build independence and reinforce routine continuity.
  • Ensure that goals are being completed according to each participant's ISP.
  • Observe and promptly escalate changes in condition (physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral).
  • Complete required incident reporting (injury, near-miss, behavioral event, suspected abuse/neglect) per policy and mandated reporting standards.
  • Facilitate structured therapeutic and enrichment activities (social skills, communication, motor activities, life skills) as well as planning/facilitating community outings
  • Support positive behavior interventions and approved de-escalation practices.
  • Produce timely, audit-ready documentation (daily notes, service logs, progress notes, attendance, goal data tracking).
  • Maintain HIPAA/confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (case management, therapy partners, program leadership, guardians) to ensure continuity of care.
  • Assist with room set-up, activity stations, supplies, sanitation schedules, and maintaining a hazard-free environment.
  • Support participant transitions (arrival, departure, transport support if applicable) with professionalism and a safety focus.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma/GED (minimum).
  • DSP experience in DDA, Adult Day Health, Group Day Programs, or Community-Based Support.
  • Ability to write clear, objective documentation.
  • Reliable attendance, punctuality, transportation, and professional conduct.
  • CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe).
  • Ability to pass background checks and meet program clearance requirements.

Core Competencies

  • Person-centered service delivery and participant dignity
  • Calm, solution-oriented de-escalation and situational awareness
  • Team communication and escalation discipline
  • Documentation quality and compliance mindset
  • Cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed practice

Work Schedule

  • Daytime hours; non-residential program (participants attend for scheduled hours and return home).

Work Environment

  • Adult Day Center setting with group programming, activity spaces, and meal service areas.

Compliance Statement

This role is governed by all applicable confidentiality, safety, and mandated reporting requirements. Duties may evolve based on participant acuity and program operations. Must follow all agency, state and federal laws, policies, and procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid training
  • Referral program

Ability to Commute:

  • Boise, ID 83705 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17

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