Work with a purpose at Tru Community! Now Hiring DSP Support Specialist

Posted: January 5, 2026

Tru Community is a nonprofit organization that believes every individual with developmental disabilities is wonderfully made with purpose and has something special to offer. We focus on volunteerism, developing friendships, and creating community opportunities while serving a broad range of ability levels. Our Support Specialist DSPs engage directly with our uniquely-abled members, providing assistance in numerous ways to ensure their safety and success. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy being active, hands-on, highly relational, and adaptable! || Part-time and Full-time Openings Hours: M-F 8:30am-2:30pm Offering competitive pay $18.00-19.00/hr Other Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Training || || Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to || - Be a positive, attentive, understanding and caring presence. - Ensure the rights and dignity of individuals are respected at all times. - Provide direct care and assistance with daily living activities while promoting skill acquisition and independence (including personal hygiene, mealtime/feeding, diet/food preparation, ambulation, positioning, social skills, positive behavioral strategies, and community safety). - Facilitate our members’ meaningful participation in various activities of their choosin (including: fitness, recreation, art, cooking, music, education and service projects). - Support individuals in exploring and engaging with their own community through a variety of venues, events and outings. - Drive vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from the Day Club (pick-ups and drop-offs) and to off-site activities during the program while adhering to all safety requirements related to the use and maintenance of vehicles. - Follow organizational procedures for MUI/UI incident reporting and service documentation. - Provide timely feedback about an individual’s changes, progress, health and needs. - Communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors and families on a daily basis. - Be flexible, proactive and a team-player - Adhere to Tru Community’s employee code of conduct and embody our core values. - Demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of the agency. || Education and Work Experience || --High school diploma or equivalent -Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a driving record that will enable the employee to be insured, if applicable. -Previous experience in providing direct care or services to persons with developmental disabilities is preferred, but not necessary || Skills and Abilities || - Ability to pass BCI/FBI background check, database checks, and drug screening - Ability to complete CPR/First Aid/AED training - Ability to complete DSP training - Satisfactory professional reference checks - Reliable attendance record; follow procedures for rescheduling or calling off - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with i individuals and families - Ability to lift 50 pounds and traverse in a variety of environments [Tru Community complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to terms and conditions of employment]

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Isaiah Newport

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