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Direct Support Professional

$16.25 - $19 per hour

FOCUS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Type: Part-Time & Full-Time Available

Pay: $16.25-19.00 Based on experience, plus mileage

Focus Behavioral Health is seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). DSPs provide direct support to individuals with Autism and Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, helping them develop skills, increase independence, and actively participate in their communities.

At Focus Behavioral Health, our mission is centered on helping individuals reach their full potential. As a DSP, you will play a vital role in empowering individuals to achieve personal goals, build meaningful relationships, and lead fulfilling lives.

Students pursuing degrees in psychology, social work, education, nursing, healthcare, or related fields are encouraged to apply, as this position offers flexible scheduling, paid training, and valuable real-world experience.

✨ Why Join Us:
• Up to $500 in sign-on bonuses
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Paid training — no experience needed
• Flexible full-time and part-time schedules
• Health insurance & additional benefits
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Career growth and leadership opportunities

What You’ll Do:

  • Support individuals with building skills such as household chores, meal preparation, independence, and community involvement

  • Responsible for all duties related to direct-care and Activities of Daily Life, including Health & Safety of the individual.

  • Help individuals work toward personal goals and reach their full potential.

  • Build positive and professional relationships while promoting dignity, respect, and self-determination.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Must pass criminal background clearances
• Experience in Human Services or as a caregiver is preferred but not required
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented mindset
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to assist individuals with getting up, walking, and moving by lifting or guiding when necessary.

• Must be able to lift 75 pounds or more at times.

Addresses listed are for reference purposes only and are not the exact work location. Urgently hiring in select locations.

Focus Behavioral Health, Inc. is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. We recognize that inequality adversely affects our staff, clients, and the communities we serve. It is our expectation that every member of the Focus Family actively contributes to fostering an environment where all individuals feel included and are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of any protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, creed, ancestry, age, marital status, lawful alien status, or protected veteran status. We do not discriminate based on disability. All hiring, compensation, training, performance evaluation, and termination decisions are made fairly and without bias. We continuously reflect on our unconscious biases and hold ourselves accountable for creating an inclusive environment where every employee and candidate feels welcome.

Focus Behavioral Health, Inc. is a drug-free workplace, and we use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and identity of all new hires

Daylight, Afternoon, Evening, and Weekend Shifts
Full-Time and Part-Time
Vacancy posted 8 days ago
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