Residential Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Residential DSP

Join Creative Foundations and make a difference in your community!

Creative Foundations is hiring caring and dependable Residential DSPs to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in their homes and communities.

Work a concentrated schedule from Friday afternoon through Monday morning! This position offers 24–40 hours across the extended residential schedule, providing consistent support while helping individuals build independence and achieve personal goals.

*$1,000 Sign-On Bonus: Available for eligible Residential DSP hires!

Shift Schedule:

• Friday Afternoon – Monday Morning: Dedicated residential coverage.
• Hours Available: 24–40 hours per schedule.
• Overnight Sleep Shifts: 10 PM–6 AM.

Pay Rates:

• Waking Hours: $18 per hour.
• Overnight Sleep Shifts: $11 per hour.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week.
• *$1,000 Sign-On Bonus: Available for eligible Direct Support Professionals.
• Consistent Schedule: Work a concentrated schedule with opportunities for 24–40 hours.
• Paid Training: Receive training to develop the skills needed to succeed in your role.
• Health Benefits: Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation time and paid time off.
• Meaningful Work: Make a difference by helping individuals build independence and achieve personal goals.
• Veteran-Friendly Employer: We welcome veterans, active military members, and military spouses and value the experience and skills they bring to our team.

What You'll Do

As a Residential DSP, you'll provide individualized support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them live as independently as possible in their homes and communities.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with daily living activities, including cooking, cleaning, personal care, grooming, and hygiene.
• Encouraging participation in social and community activities, such as shopping and local events.
• Helping individuals achieve personal goals and celebrating their progress.
• Promoting individual choice, independence, and self-advocacy.
• Following individualized support plans and documenting care, activities, and progress.
• Communicating with team members to ensure consistent, quality support.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a valid Ohio driver's license and reliable personal transportation.
• Maintain current auto insurance and provide proof of coverage as a primary or secondary policyholder.
• Successfully complete a background check and all required training.
• Be able to work safely and respectfully in individuals' homes and communities.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are a plus but are not required:

• Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or autism.
• Familiarity with implementing Individual Service Plans (ISPs) or individualized support plans.
• Experience using behavior-support strategies, including redirection, visual prompting, and environmental modifications.

Join Creative Foundations and make a difference in someone's life!

Caregivers must comply with state background screening requirements. Compensation, benefits and time off vary by state and location, so please ask for complete details at your interview.

*$1,000 sign-on bonus available for eligible Direct Support Professional applicants hired by Creative Foundations, a Help at Home company, between 6/17/2026 and 12/31/2026. Bonus is paid in two increments: $500 after 500 hours worked and $500 after 1,000 hours worked. Employees must be actively employed at the time of payout and must reach the applicable hours-worked milestone by 6/30/2027. Prior employees who worked for Creative Foundations, Help at Home, or any Help at Home affiliated company within one year, and employees transferring from another Help at Home affiliated company, are not eligible.

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