Residential Specialized Direct Support Professional

Upper Valley Services (UVS) is one of Vermont’s designated non-profit agencies serving people with developmental disabilities and adults who are eligible for Adult Family Care.

UVS is seeking a kind, positive and patient Specialized DSP to work with a smart, funny, kind and energetic individual.

• Employment support
• Community support
• Working within a tight-knit support team that has built-in resources and expertise
• Extensive training/ shadowing opportunities will be offered for all areas of the role
  
• De-escalation techniques will be provided
• Therapeutic Options training will be provided
• Experience with crisis situations is a plus
• Walking and hiking
• Volunteer support

The ideal candidate must be able to:

• Physically able to lift up to 50lbs.
• High capacity for self-regulation
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Must be 18y/o or older
• 12 hour shifts
  

Candidates will undergo a background check, must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation and auto insurance.

Benefits:

• Delta Dental
• CBA Blue
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Growth and Development
• Auto Repair Program

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee to perform this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or change the employment-at-will status of the employment relationship for the employee or the Agency.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of UVS to insure, in compliance with and to the limits of federal and state laws, that all employment decisions and actions are made without regard to religion, gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, age, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, having a positive test result on an HIV related blood test or any other legally protected classification. If an individual with a disability requires a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of his or her position or job for which he or she has applied, upon request, UVS will provide such accommodation in compliance with state and federal laws.