(DSP) Direct Support - Daily Residential Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Support Independence with Purpose – Join a Mission That Changes Lives

We are seeking dependable, compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide daily, hands‑on support. DSPs help adults with mental illness, brain injuries, and intellectual or developmental disabilities live independently with support, build relationships, and work toward personal goals.

If you thrive in active, people‑focused work and want a role where your effort directly improves someone’s day‑to‑day life, this position offers real purpose and variety - whether you’re new to the field or bringing experience

Purpose in Action. Impact Starts Here.

• Build meaningful relationships while supporting adults with mental illness, brain injuries, and intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Assist with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, community participation, and personal care (which may include bathing, dressing, toileting, hygiene, and mobility support)
• Support individuals’ health and wellness, including emotional and behavioral needs, following support strategies, assisting during behavioral challenges as trained, helping with healthy routines, and administering medications
• Support community engagement by facilitating and helping individuals participate in activities, hobbies, events, and appointments
• Teach and reinforce life skills that promote greater independence
• Complete accurate and timely electronic documentation each shift to record care, behaviors, activities, and health related updates

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Qualifications:

• High school diploma or a GED required
• 18 years old or older required
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening required
• This position requires current valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record, a reliable vehicle for on-the-job use required
• Ability to pass an extensive background check, including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, the Sex Offender registry, criminal history, and driving records required

Details

• Pay Rate: $17.25 – $19.75 depending upon experience
  
• 12-hour shifts: Days (8am-8pm) or Nights (8pm-8am)
• Schedules: 3-day work week with options of Sunday - Tuesday OR Thursday - Saturday.

Working at EPI Has Its Benefits. Many Benefits.

• Advance your career through our career advancement program. As you complete each certification, you'll advance to a new position with a $1.00 per hour increase in pay.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans (even pet insurance!)
• Three-day workweeks (work/life balance). Other schedules also available, including weekend-only options.
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k)* employer match up to 6% (also available to part-time employees; must be 21 or older for eligibility)
• Free telemedicine and virtual counseling
• Paid training
• Immediate employee discounts (gym memberships, and
• Full benefits are offered for full-time positions (30+ hours/week)
  

EPI is an equal opportunity employer.

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