Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Positions Available
Pay: $16.25–$19.00 per hour, based on experience, plus mileage reimbursement

Start a Rewarding Career Helping Others!

Focus Behavioral Health is urgently hiring compassionate, reliable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and caregivers to support adults with Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Bedford County and surrounding areas.

If you enjoy helping others, building meaningful connections, and making a positive difference in your community, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!

As a DSP, you'll provide individualized care and support that helps people develop life skills, participate in activities they enjoy, and work toward greater independence. Whether you're exploring a career in healthcare or human services, looking for a flexible part-time job, or ready to grow professionally, we welcome you to apply.

No prior caregiving experience is necessary! Focus Behavioral Health provides paid training to help you learn the role and feel prepared to support the individuals in your care.

Pay, Perks & Employee Benefits

We offer competitive starting pay, employee incentives, and opportunities to build a long-term career.

• $16.25–$19.00 per hour , depending on experience

• Up to $500 in sign-on bonuses

• Employee referral bonus opportunities

• Paid training — no previous DSP experience required

• Flexible scheduling options

• Full-time and part-time positions available

• Health insurance and additional benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Mileage reimbursement

• Opportunities for advancement into supervisory, management, and other human services roles

What You'll Do as a DSP or Caregiver

Our caregivers help individuals navigate everyday life while encouraging independence, confidence, and personal growth. Responsibilities vary according to each individual's needs and support plan.

Your duties may include:

• Providing assistance with daily living activities and personal routines

• Teaching practical skills such as cooking, meal preparation, laundry, and housekeeping

• Supporting individuals during community outings, recreational activities, and other experiences

• Helping individuals practice communication, social interaction, and independent living skills

• Encouraging personal choice, self-advocacy, and independence

• Working alongside individuals to achieve goals outlined in their support plans

• Following health and safety procedures and providing appropriate assistance

• Building trusting, professional relationships with the people you support

• Promoting dignity, respect, and individual rights in every interaction

This is a hands-on role where patience, consistency, and encouragement can make a real difference in someone's everyday life.

Is This the Right Opportunity for You?

We're looking for people who are dependable, caring, and motivated to help others succeed.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Are at least 18 years old

• Have a compassionate and patient approach to working with others

• Are responsible, dependable, and willing to learn

• Communicate effectively and stay organized

• Can work independently and as part of a team

• Are interested in disability services, behavioral health, or caregiving

• Want to gain valuable experience for a future career in nursing, psychology, education, social work, healthcare, or human services

A high school diploma or GED is preferred, but it is not required. Previous experience as a caregiver, home health aide, personal care assistant, or direct support professional is a plus — but we're happy to train the right candidate!

Basic Employment Requirements

Candidates must have:

• A valid driver's license

• Reliable transportation

• The ability to successfully complete required criminal background clearances

• The ability to provide physical assistance when needed

Physical Requirements

Depending on the needs of the individual receiving services, employees may assist with standing, walking, transferring, and other mobility-related activities. The position requires the ability to lift 75 pounds or more when necessary .

Work Locations & Hiring Availability

We have urgent hiring needs in select locations. Addresses included in job advertisements are provided for reference and may not indicate the exact location where services will be delivered.

Make a Difference with Focus Behavioral Health

At Focus Behavioral Health, Inc., we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, make personal choices, and receive respectful, individualized support. We are committed to fostering a workplace where employees and the individuals we serve feel valued, included, and supported.

Focus Behavioral Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions, including hiring, compensation, training, performance management, and termination, are made without discrimination based on protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, creed, ancestry, age, marital status, lawful alien status, protected veteran status, or disability.

Focus Behavioral Health, Inc. is a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Apply today to join our team as a Direct Support Professional or caregiver!