Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $15 hourly

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Pay:Starting at$15/hour
Schedule:MondayFriday, 8:00 AM4:00 PM
Holidays:Most federal holidays offand paid
Benefits:Vision, Dental, Health, and Life Insurance (partially company-paid) +401(k) available

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dependableDirect Support Professional (DSP)to join our team. The DSP plays a vital role in supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by promoting independence, ensuring safety, and enhancing quality of life through individualized care and meaningful engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assistance withActivities of Daily Living (ADLs)including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and other personal-care needs.
• Lead and participate ineducational, recreational, and community-based activitiesthat promote growth and engagement.
• Observe and promptly report any significantphysical, medical, behavioral, or emotional changesto the supervisor.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks in alignment with individual needs and dietary guidelines.
• Ensure asafe, clean, and healthy environmentfor all individuals.
• Maintain accurate and timelywritten and verbal documentation, contributing to effective planning and service delivery.
• Support individuals in developingbehavioral, personal, vocational, educational, and social skillsbased on their individualized plans.
• Use a company or personal vehicle (as applicable) totransport individualsto activities, appointments, and outings.
• Assist individuals in preparing for meals, scheduled groups, appointments, and daily activities.
• Providehands-on carefor individuals requiring physical assistance.
• Participate in and contribute tomandatory staff meetingsand ongoing training.

Requirements

• Experience working with individuals who exhibit challengingbehaviors(behavioral support experience required).
• Ability to provide physical, hands-on support when needed.
• Strong communication skills, reliability, and professionalism.
• Must meet all background check, driving, and training requirements as established by licensing and company policy.

Why Join Us?

• Starting pay at $15/hour
• Consistent daytime schedulewith evenings and weekends free
• Paid federal holidays
• Competitive benefits packagewith partially company-paid insurance options
• 401(k) available
• Meaningful work that genuinely makes a difference