Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Help people build independence and enjoy everyday life!

Unbound Living, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities in Hamilton, Fairfield, Middletown, and Liberty Township, Ohio. Bring patience, dependability, and a willingness to learn. Previous DSP experience is welcome, and applicants new to the field can receive training.

Unbound Living has an immediate need for full-time Direct Support Professionals.  Our greatest staffing need is for 2nd shift, 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.  We also have recurring first-shift and awake-overnight shifts available.

Immediate Start:

• We need 1 full-time 1st-shift DSP now: 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Liberty Township. Must be a female DSP. Start ASAP, with overtime opportunities.
• We need 2nd-shift DSPs now: 3 p.m.- 11 p.m. Hamilton, Fairfield, Middletown, Liberty Township . Full-time positions are available immediately, with overtime opportunities.
• Part-time 2nd shift: 3 p.m.- 11 p.m. needed now
• Part-time "mixed-shift" 1st & 2nd shift needed now. A limited number of recurring first-shift (7 a.m.–3 p.m.) and awake-overnight (11 p.m.–7 a.m.) shifts can be combined into a part-time schedule, depending on your availability.
• Full-time awake 3rd shift DSP needed now: 11 p.m.-7 a.m. Recurring 32-hour-per-week schedule available now.  Staff must remain awake throughout awake-overnight shifts.

December 2nd Start:

(Start Training, Onboarding, and Orientation Now!)

• OSOC overnight, 11 p.m.–7 a.m. ( On-Site-On-Call is a sleep shift: staff may sleep but must respond to client needs whenever they arise.)
  • Begins December 2. We need 2 full-time positions.
  • Part-time OSOC opportunities are also available.
  • We are hiring in advance for onboarding, orientation, online training, and in-person training before the assignment starts.
  • Fill-in shifts are available before Dec 2nd, depending on our needs and your availability. 

Pay and support:

• First, second, and awake overnight shifts: $15.50–$18+ per hour, based on experience, interview, qualifications and certifications, job performance, responsibility, longevity, and client assignment.
• Full-time and part-time OSOC sleep shifts beginning December 2: fixed $14 per hour.
• Paid weekly, every Friday.
• Worked company holidays are paid at 1.5 times the regular rate.
• Overtime is available; specific overtime hours are not guaranteed.
• Training, leadership support, and opportunities for professional growth.

Training compensation and onboarding requirements are explained before training begins.

What you will do:

• Support individual choices, independence, dignity, and participation in community life.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, walking, mobility, and daily routines according to each person’s support plan.
• Help prepare meals and maintain a clean, safe home.
• Provide companionship, patient communication, and behavior support as directed.
• Transport clients locally to appointments and community activities using your dependable, insured personal vehicle.
• Document care accurately, follow instructions, and communicate concerns to the team.

What you will need:

• A high school diploma or GED, with diploma, GED or transcripts showing completion available to present at the interview. Originals or clear digital images are acceptable.
• A valid, unrestricted driver’s license with fewer than six MVR points, a dependable personal vehicle, and proof of vehicle liability insurance.
• Willingness to travel locally with clients and meet the weekly weekend-shift requirement.
• Dependable attendance, patience, active listening, respectful personal care, and accurate documentation.

DSP, home-care, nursing-assistant, and other caregiving experience are welcome. Prior DSP experience is not required; we provide training to help you prepare for the role.

Apply and tell us about your availability

Submit your application and indicate which shifts you can consistently work. Our next steps include a pre-interview questionnaire and a conversation about your experience, availability, and the requirements of the role.