Category: Careers
Career Highlight: What Is a Direct Support Professional?
A Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a fundamental role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), empowering them to thrive in their communities and achieve their goals. At RISE Services, Inc., DSPs are celebrated for the vital impact they make each day. We’re especially grateful during DSP Recognition Week, a time to highlight […]
Is Working at RISE Right for You? Here’s How You Can Tell
If you’re looking for a career that blends the opportunity to impact lives, collaborate meaningfully with others, and experience personal fulfillment, RISE Services, Inc. may be the perfect fit. We empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families to thrive. Ty Miller, Program Administrator for RISE Family Services, breaks down a few […]
A Career That Makes a Difference: Sally Rustad’s Journey at RISE
Discovering a career that marries purpose with connection is a dream many professionals hope to achieve. For Sally Rustad, as Vice President of Human Resources at RISE Services, Inc., that dream has become her reality for the last eight years. Sally’s career journey offers valuable insights into why RISE Services, Inc. is such an incredible […]
Meet Jake Brandon: How a DSP Role Changed His Life and Others
Imagine making a difference in the world by working toward something that truly matters every single day. That’s what inspired Jake Brandon when he started out supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) employee at RISE Services, Inc. For DSPs like Jake, their role can be truly life-changing.
Celebrating the Stars of RISE This Employee Appreciation Month
Employee Appreciation Month is a special time at RISE Services, Inc., where we unite to recognize and celebrate the dedicated stars who make our mission possible. Since 1987, RISE Services, Inc. has been a beacon of support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), thanks to our compassionate and dedicated staff. Our employees are […]
Launch the New Year with a Career at RISE
What does your current career look like five years from now? Are you satisfied and content with the work you perform? Would you prefer a meaningful career that is professionally and personally rewarding? If so, working at RISE Services, Inc. may be the right career path for you. At RISE Services, Inc., we support individuals […]
Heartfelt Gratitude As We Celebrate Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for every person we encounter here at RISE Services, Inc., including the individuals we support, their family members, and our employees. RISE Services Inc. empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) to reach their personal goals and work hard for potential accomplishments. We rely on our trained […]
DSP Recognition Week: 3 Reasons We Celebrate our DSPs
Each September, RISE Services, Inc. celebrates DSP Recognition Week. We honor each Direct Support Professional (DSP) who supports, loves, and cares for individuals living with disabilities. While we are always grateful for our amazing teams, this week, we wish to thank the hard-working employees who embody the three admirable qualities below.
Why DSPs Are Essential for the I/DD Community
Direct Support Professional Recognition Week is September 10 – 16, and there’s no better time to express gratitude to the direct support professionals (DSPs) who serve here at RISE Services, Inc. A DSP is more than an assistant for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). They are caregivers, drivers, cooks, job coaches, teachers, supervisors, […]
How to Prepare Your Resume When Applying for a DSP Role
The Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) at RISE Services, Inc. are an integral part of what we do — creating opportunities for and with people. Without these essential workers, we could not provide the services and care we do for individuals living with developmental or intellectual disabilities. As you look through our various job listings, consider […]