Adult Day Direct Support Professional

Make A Difference Every Day

Help adults with developmental disabilities learn, grow, and thrive in their community. Are you someone who leads with empathy, shows up reliably, and enjoys connecting with people? Join our supportive team at New Hope Industries and play a hands-on role in helping individuals build life skills, increase independence, form meaningful relationships, and engage fully in community life.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Impact you can see: Celebrate daily wins---big and small---as people gain confidence and new abilities.
• Team-centered culture: You'll never do this work alone. We collaborate, communicate, and support one another.
• Variety in your day: Community outings, program activities, social skill building, transportation, and more keep life rewarding and dynamic.
• Training provided: If you have heart and reliability, we'll help build the rest.

What You'll Do:

• Support adults with developmental disabilities in daily activities that promote choice, self-advocacy, and independence.
• Lead or assist with life skills (cooking basics, personal organization, money skills, etc.) and appropriate social interaction practice.
• Facilitate and participate in community outings---recreation, volunteer opportunities, shopping, and local events.
• Encourage and model relationship-building and positive peer engagement.
• Provide safe transportation to/from the day program and community activities using agency vehicles (training provided).
• Document participation, progress notes, and any health/safety concerns according to agency guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with team members, families/guardians, and supervisors.

What You'll Bring:

• Reliability, compassion, patience, and respect for individual choice and dignity.
• Strong verbal communication and the ability to follow written instructions and care plans.
• Comfort working in the community and adapting to changing plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license with fewer than 6 points (must meet agency driver eligibility).
• Ability to pass: background check; DOT physical examination; pre-employment & random drug testing.
• Able to safely operate agency vehicles (training provided) and assist with transfers/mobility as needed (reasonable accommodations considered).

Preferred (Not Required):

• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral health, education, or caregiving.

Schedule & Pay:

Status: Full-time

Typical Hours: Daytime hours

Benefits: Health, dental, PTO, paid life insurance