Corporate Foster Care

Solutions offers corporate foster care services in "family-like" environments. This approach usually involves a shift-staff model, where paid staff work in shifts 24/7. These services are individualized and based on the needs of the person, as identified in the Support Plan.

Direct Support Professionals

What does a Direct Support Professional do?

The duties of a Direct Support Professional encompass a wide array of tasks that demand a diverse skill set that extends beyond basic caregiving. These duties may include independent problem solving, teaching new skills, and intervening during a crisis situation when necessary. DSPs must adhere to strict ethical and professional standards that ensure the safety and well-being of the individuals receiving services. A DSP is responsible for supporting and upholding the individuals Support Plan. They will do this in a variety of ways, with the aim of helping the individual interact positively with others and learn important life skills. A DSP will work with the individual to:

  • learn activities of daily living

  • improve communication skills

  • be integrated into the community through leisure or recreation activities

  • maintain their health and wellbeing

  • develop or improve their interpersonal skills

  • independently manage medication

  • manage their finances

  • maintain positive behavior and mental health

  • develop sensory and motor skills

Becoming a Direct Support Professional

Are you interested in a career in the mental health field? Becoming a Direct Support Professional is an ideal starting point. As an entry-level position, Solutions employs BHTs from a variety of backgrounds, including those with high school degrees, those in college, recent college graduates, or those just starting out in the mental health field.

 

Other benefits include:

  • Flexible hours while you finish your education

  • Working in a team environment

  • Supportive supervisors and co-workers

  • Possibility of internships

  • Possibility of promotion

  • Ability to develop a career path

  • Invaluable experience working with people

  • An opportunity to be a part of a young, thriving organizations social mission

Solutions is hiring both full and part-time DSPs, with a wide range of scheduling possibilities. Full time staff receive the following financial benefits:

  • Health insurance (with an employee contribution)

  • Life insurance

  • Short and long term disability

  • Sick and Safe Leave

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • 401k Plan

Developing a Career Path

Employee advancement is common within Solutions. There are former Direct Support Professionals and entry-level staff represented in all departments and management levels at Solutions. Our focus is on creating the next generation of leaders and giving employees an opportunity to choose their career path and improve their skills while working towards professional development. Not all Direct Support Professionals plan to work in the mental health field. For some, Solutions provides valuable training experience in how to effectively engage with a variety of individuals, as they prepare for other careers. Some Solutions alumni have gone on to work in law enforcement, as clinical psychologists, optometrists, physical therapists, and in business fields. These former staff credit Solutions for providing critical job training.