Direct Support Professional (DSP) 2025-03045
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Direct Support Professional (DSP) 2025-03045
Salary
$17.01 - $18.90 Hourly
Location
Lander, WY
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
2025-03045
Department
Department Of Health
Division
Life Resource Center
Opening Date
12/11/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Classification
HSHS04
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position is eligible for a $2,000 hiring bonus See notes for eligibility and conditions. Fulfill your passion for serving others and making a difference in your community while working in state government. Join our team and mission at the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC) in Lander! We offer extensive training, excellent pay and benefits, and a meaningful career! Our Direct Support Professionals also have the opportunity to take employer-paid Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) training, leading to CNA certification.
As part of the State of Wyoming Department of Health, our team members enjoy a favorable schedule of twelve-hour shifts with three or four days off work each week and an excellent compensation and benefits package!
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) , or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL) .
Human Resource Contact: Tammy / 307-335-6784 /tammalee.keysaw1@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
Provides support to a person with a disability at home, work, school, church, and other community places.
Assists with activities of daily living and encourages attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion.
Acts as an advocate for disabled individuals in communicating their needs, self-expression, and goals.
Document weekly progress toward group and intervention participation.
Participates in treatment team meetings and shift change reports.
Prepares forms associated with resident recreation and activities.
Enters, records, and maintains information in written or electronic form.
Handles complaints, settles disputes, resolves grievances and conflicts, or otherwise supports residents who reside together to resolve these issues and disputes.
Accompany residents on outings and activities, including shopping, Special Olympics, dining out, movies, or trips to visit family members or attend medical appointments.
Ability to work with and around WLRC residents, including those who may display challenging behaviors.
Provides intermittent direct observation of individuals at significant risk of self-injurious behavior and is required to provide complete attention, intervention, and redirection at any moment per the outlined plan in the Positive Behavior Support Plan.
Provides daily individual and group contact to residents through the delivery of recreation and leisure activities.
Plans and prepares for group and special event programming for residents.
Document weekly progress toward group and intervention participation.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of resident protocols and interventions of therapy.
Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and management of aggressive behaviors.
Knowledge of mental illnesses and disabilities.
Knowledge of recreation and social programming.
Knowledge of motivational techniques.
Knowledge of ethics and how to maintain professional boundaries.
Skills in using a computer and Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of emergency procedures such as BLS, First Aid, and MANDT.
Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner with residents, staff, families, guardians, and the public.
Ability to work with and around WLRC residents, including those who may display challenging behaviors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience Substitution:
1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Human Services)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
CNA Certification obtained within twelve (12) months of hire
OR
Education:
Associate's degree (typically in healthcare)
Experience:
No prior experience is required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
CNA Certification obtained within twelve (12) months of hire
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to:
Safely move (twisting, bending, lifting, kneeling, pushing, pulling), position, and lift people with multiple and severe disabilities.
Ability to monitor sounds, noises, locations of residents, etc,. to assure safety and assess imminent danger and emerging concerns.
Ability to work alone and/or with multiple residents, including those who may display challenging behaviors.
Ability to intervene and provide support and redirection during resident behavior episodes.
Ability to perform CPR, First Aid, Mandt, Advanced Mandt, and Crisis Management.
Ability to work in a high-stress situation, if necessary.
NOTES:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be conducted on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.
The Wyoming Life Resource Center participates inE-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) . We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.
The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, a state retirement plan, a deferred compensation program, and longevity pay.
** Hiring Bonus eligibility and conditions
New state employees and temporary employees accepting a permanent position
Current state employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been open to the public
One year of service in the position must be completed. Failure to complete this requirement will require reimbursement of the bonus with the funds deducted from the final pay.
Internal candidates will be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from the promotion date.
Employees will only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
Supplemental Information
Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
Employees enjoy:
Comprehensive health coverage- medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Voluntary Benefits- including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
Multiple retirement options- including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
Generous paid leave and flexible schedules- vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility- for those with qualifying student loans
Training and professional development- to support your career growth and advancement
Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, andno state income tax.
Click here for detailed information (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information) or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package! (https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL) .
