Benefits:
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Training & development
Enhanced Direct Support Professional / CPS Staff Part-Time with Potential for Full-Time Hours $25.00 An Hour
Youth Enrichment Project is seeking reliable, patient, and compassionate Direct Support Professionals for an enhanced Community Participation Support position. This role provides 2:1 support for a non-verbal individual with higher behavioral support needs who benefits from structure, consistency, patience, and calm redirection.
Staff in this position must be able to follow the individual’s support plan, use de-escalation strategies, maintain safety, and provide respectful, person-centered support in the community. This position is best suited for individuals who are confident, dependable, and able to remain calm during challenging situations.
Responsibilities include:
Provide direct 2:1 support during Community Participation Support activities
Support a non-verbal individual with communication, engagement, and community participation
Follow the individual’s ISP, behavior support strategies, and safety plan
Use calm redirection and de-escalation techniques when needed
Work closely with a second staff member to ensure consistency and safety
Assist with community outings and meaningful activities
Document services accurately and professionally
Communicate concerns, incidents, or changes to supervisors in a timely manner
Promote dignity, respect, independence, and positive community involvement
Ideal candidates will have:
Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, behavioral support needs, or complex needs
The ability to remain calm, patient, and professional during challenging situations
Strong boundaries and good judgment
Dependability and willingness to follow support plans consistently
Comfort working as part of a 2-person support team
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred
Male applicants are encouraged to apply based on the individual’s current support needs and staffing structure.
Schedule: Part-time with potential for full-time hours Position Type: Community Participation Support / Enhanced DSP Support Ratio: 2:1 staffing