Direct support professional

Origami Rehabilitation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Origami provides comprehensive rehabilitation for children, adolescents, and adults with neurological, developmental, mental health, and orthopedic conditions through their residential and outpatient programs. With their compassionate and innovative services, Origami creates opportunities and transforms lives.

If you want to make a difference in the lives of our community members through mission-driven work with a close-knit interdisciplinary team, Origami Rehabilitation is the place for you. The Origami team shares the collective goal of exceeding the expectations of our clients. This goal is achieved through a positive growth-mindset, knowledge sharing, and a sincere commitment to growing individually and collectively through collaboration and continued education.

Origami's core values are Celebrate the Individual, Inspire Excellence, Serve with Integrity, and Lead with Passion. If these values speak to you, please consider applying today or reach out to Origami's Human Resources team to learn more about the employment experience at Origami Rehabilitation! [email protected]

Join Origami as a Full-Time DSP and earn a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus* !

Position Summary:

Join Origami's dedicated team as a full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care, support, and advocacy for clients in Origami's Residential Program. Under the guidance of the Residential Supervisor, you'll contribute to a positive and therapeutic environment by delivering person-centered care. We value strong communication, initiative, and positive role modeling. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative culture, apply today to become an integral part of Origami's mission to create opportunities and transform lives.

Compensation: Starting pay begins at $17 per hour.

$1 per hour additional incentive pay between hours of 11pm and 6am! Starting pay may be negotiable with related experience. For more information on compensation, please speak with Origami's Human Resources team.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision

• Retirement

• Generous time off (up to 144 hours of PTO annually!)

• Holiday Pay (up to 64 hours of time and a half Holiday Pay annually!)

• New Parent Leave and New Grandparent Leave

• 100% Employer Paid Short-Term Disability

• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance

• Access to Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Paid on the job training

• Join a diverse and caring team

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Duties:

• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner according to the daily schedule.

• Maintain working knowledge of client location, level of engagement and utilize proper intervention techniques to maximize participation.

• Maintain positive communication channels in accordance to procedures with the respective Clinical Nurse and/or therapist(s) via direct supervisor(s) any concern or relevant topic relating to the client's care, treatment plan implementation, and/or strategies.

• Assist with food service in accordance to standards, licensing requirements and dietary needs as necessary and as designated.

• Complete accurate and timely daily documentation for each client as designated.

• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with clients, client family members, visitors, coworkers, supervisor, and external stakeholders.

• Provide transportation to and from community based activities and appointments as necessary.

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment including active involvement in facility infection control.

• Assist and teach each client personal care skills, daily living skills and interpersonal skills in accordance with each individual treatment plan. Completion of shift report as designated. Verbal reports should include, but are not limited to: behavior issues, new employees/clients, occurrence reports/injuries, and schedule changes.

Requirements:

• 18 years of age

• Strong attention to detail

• Efficient and timely, able to multitask

• Embraces and embodies Origami's core values:

• Celebrate the Individual.

• Inspire Excellence.

• Serve with Integrity.

• Lead with Passion.

Preferences:

• High school diploma or GED preferred, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.

• CNA certification

• Medication administration & wound care

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop kneel or crawl, and taste or smell. Accommodated alternatives are acceptable if they accomplish the necessary essential tasks. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

*Bonus paid in two installments: $400 issued after 90 days of employment, $600 after 1 year of employment. Must apply for employment between September 3 and October 31, 2025.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Origami is an At-Will Employer. By submitting an application, you grant Origami Rehabilitation permission to contact the identified employers, references, and educational institutions to verify the information provided within this application. I further understand that any dishonest, false or incomplete answers or information on this application or subsequent interviews are grounds for immediate dismissal. Due to the nature of our work, should you be offered a conditional offer of employment a background check, fingerprinting, physical, drug screen, and Motor Vehicle Report check are required prior to start date.

Department

Residential

Employment Type

Full-Time

Compensation

Starting at $17.00