Direct Support Professional - Day Program Focus

Build Community Connections. Support Independence. Create Meaningful Experiences.

Sample Supports is seeking an energetic and dependable Direct Service Professional to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities during community-based activities and group outings.

In this role, you will help individuals explore their communities, build relationships, strengthen social and independent living skills, and participate in activities that reflect their interests and goals. Outings may include volunteer projects, recreation, shopping, social events, educational experiences, and other community opportunities.

This position may also include cross-training in Supported Employment and job coaching for employees interested in helping individuals develop vocational skills and succeed in community-based employment.

Culture Index Requirement

• To be considered for this role, you must complete the
• Culture Index Survey . This is not a test, and there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and match people with roles where they can thrive.

What You’ll Be Doing

Plan, lead, and support engaging group outings based on individual interests and goals

Provide transportation and required supervision in community settings

Support activities such as volunteer work, recreation, shopping, social events, and community exploration

Teach and model appropriate communication, social skills, personal safety, and community behavior

Encourage participation, independence, choice, and self-determination

Support individuals according to their service plans, behavior plans, supervision requirements, and safety protocols

Help create an inclusive, positive, and engaging group environment

Advocate for individuals and promote disability inclusion within the community

Collaborate with team members to plan activities and respond to changing support needs

Complete daily service notes, behavior tracking, and other required documentation within 24 hours

Communicate progress, concerns, incidents, and changes to the appropriate team members

Use trained crisis-prevention, de-escalation, and NVCI strategies when needed

Report suspected mistreatment, abuse, neglect, or exploitation as a mandatory reporter

Help individuals explore employment interests and career goals

Reinforce workplace communication, reliability, and job-related skills

Provide individualized job coaching in community employment settings

Collaborate with Supported Employment team members to promote job success and retention

What You Bring to the Role

You enjoy being active and engaged in the community. You can organize group activities, manage logistics, provide safe supervision, and adjust when plans change.

You are patient, encouraging, and comfortable working with individuals who have different communication, behavioral, mobility, or personal support needs. You understand that community access is an important part of independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required

Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, social work, education, or a related field preferred

One to two years of professional or volunteer experience supporting individuals with disabilities preferred

Must be at least 18 years old due to driving responsibilities

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

Ability to meet motor vehicle record requirements and safely transport individuals

Ability to complete timely electronic documentation

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to remain calm and professional during behavioral escalations or emergencies

Ability to meet the physical demands of supervising and assisting individuals in community and workplace settings

Willingness to complete and maintain CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, NVCI, and other required training

Ability to pass required background and protection-services checks

Why Join Sample Supports?

At Sample Supports, we believe meaningful lives are built through relationships, opportunity, and access to the community. Your work will help individuals try new experiences, build confidence, develop skills, and create connections that matter.

We know you can choose to work anywhere, choose to work with an organization that makes a difference.

Health and Financial Benefits

Flexible paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Postpartum wellness package

Hospital indemnity coverage

Flexible spending and dependent care accounts

Monthly employer contribution to dependent care accounts

Accident and short-term disability insurance

100% employer-paid life insurance

Voluntary term life insurance

Pet insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Discounted cell phone plans

401(k) with up to a 4% employer match

Well-Being and Professional Development Benefits

Employee Assistance Program with free mental health, legal, and financial resources

Paid professional development and certification opportunities

Free clinical supervision for qualifying degrees and licenses

Annual anniversary gifts and celebrations

Bonus opportunities for all positions

Dream Project

Five- and Ten-Year Anniversary Trips

Virtual Sleep Training and Night Nanny Services for Eligible Parents

Weekly meal services for eligible new parents

Supplemental parental leave pay for qualifying employees

Benefit eligibility may depend on employment status, hours worked, tenure, and applicable plan requirements.