What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional - Floater position at SAW, Inc.?
We are looking for a flexible and compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) Floater to join our team and support adults with developmental disabilities in our Adult Activity Center. This position rotates across three core areas: Classroom, Vocational Habilitation (Production), and Adult Day Services. No two days are the same—you’ll be part of a team that helps individuals build life skills, participate in their community, and thrive in a supportive environment.
What You'll Do:
As a DSP Floater, your responsibilities will include:
✅ General Support
- Provide supervision, instruction and support to ensure health and safety
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow individual service plans
- Plan community outings and accompany group
✅ Classroom Setting
- Plan and implement activities according to individual interests and preferences
- May assist with personal care and feeding
- Administer medication and first aid under the direction of a SAW, Inc. nurse
- Assist with classroom routines and encourage skill-building
- Collaborate with team members to meet individuals’ goals
✅ Vocational Habilitation (Production Area)
- Coach individuals through piecework and job-readiness tasks
- Promote work habits like punctuality and task completion
- Monitor quality and offer encouragement towards goals
✅ Adult Day Services (Activities)
- Facilitate recreational activities, crafts, games, and community outings
- Promote inclusion, independence, and positive social interaction
- May need to assist with personal care and medication administration
- Ensure participant safety during all events and outings
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the agency’s insurance company.
- Must have reliable transportation with the ability to arrive to work on time every day.
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
- Obtain/maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
- Experience working with the DD population is a plus.
Benefits Offered:
- $1,200 signing bonus
- Weekly retention bonuses during 90-day introductory period
- Increase after 90 days
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Company sponsored Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403-B w/3% match
- Paid CPR/First Aid, medication administration, and DODD training
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.