Direct Support Professionals (DSP) do important and professional work by helping individuals with disabilities at home or in different community places. The goal is to improve the individual's skills, help them reach personal goals, and build connections in the community. The job may require working in different locations, with hours scheduled based on individual needs, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Attendance at various training sessions is mandatory to help DSPs expand their knowledge and provide excellent services.
Shared Living Providers (SLP) are independent contractors who offer residential support in their own homes for individuals with developmental disabilities. If you're seeking a rewarding career contributing to positive outcomes for others, our Shared Living Provider program might be the perfect fit. The primary role of an SLP is to create a safe and healthy living environment for the supported individual. SLPs handle basic home support tasks, including providing nutritious meals, offering transportation to appointments and recreational activities, facilitating access to community events, cultural and religious services (if appropriate), and providing up to 24-hour supervision as outlined in the Individual Support Plan (ISP). The daily routine is tailored to the individual's preferences but follows a structure determined by the individual and the ISP team, promoting independent functioning in a home and community setting. SLPs are responsible for teaching and supporting the individual's life choices, aspirations, and dreams, with daily documentation of these teachings. Individuals with developmental disabilities are matched with trained Shared Living Providers who share common interests and hobbies. The size of the home, its occupants (family size, children, pets), and the location are all factors influencing whether the individual and their family are interested in meeting a potential SLP candidate.