Direct Support Professional - Day Habilitation Technician

Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Day Habilitation Technician

Join the Team at Casa Angelica

Casa Angelica is currently hiring within our ICF/IID facility serving medically fragile children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities:

• Direct Support Professional (DSP)
• Day Habilitation Technician (Dayhab Tech)

Whether providing hands-on residential support or facilitating engaging daytime programming, both roles are essential to helping the individuals we serve live with dignity, comfort, safety, and joy.

We are looking for compassionate, dependable individuals who want meaningful work and the opportunity to make a lasting impact every day.

Now Hiring:

• Full-Time (DSP)
• Part-Time (DSP and Dayhab Tech)
• PRN (DSP and Dayhab Tech)
• Swing Shift (DSP)
• Split Shift (DSP)
• Schedule Availability: Monday-Sunday (DSP) / Monday-Friday (Dayhab)

Responsibilities

Direct Support Professionals provide hands-on care and daily living support to residents within the residential setting. DSPs play a vital role in promoting safety, comfort, dignity, and quality of life while assisting residents with medical, physical, emotional, and personal care needs.

DSP Responsibilities
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including hygiene, dressing, feeding, toileting, mobility, and positioning
• Provide emotional support and companionship
• Monitor residents' physical condition, behaviors, moods, and overall well-being
• Follow individualized care plans and safety protocols
• Assist with meals, hydration, and daily routines
• Maintain a clean, safe, and structured environment
• Accurately document care and report concerns to nursing staff or supervisors
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, QIDPs, and interdisciplinary team members

Day Habilitation Technicians support residents during structured daytime programming focused on skill-building, recreation, socialization, community inclusion, and meaningful engagement. Dayhab Techs help create a positive and enriching environment that promotes independence, confidence, and personal growth.

Dayhab Technician Responsibilities
• Help facilitate recreational, sensory, educational, and social activities
• Help the client access their environment using out-of-the-box thinking, as well as their ADA
• Encourage participation, independence, and skill development, creating art and crafts
• Support residents during community outings and group fieldtrips in the community
• Assist with behavioral support and positive reinforcement strategies
• Monitor participant engagement, behaviors, and emotional well-being
• Help maintain a structured, safe, and engaging program environment

Qualifications

Education
• High School Diploma or GED required for DSP, not required for dayhab technician

Preferred Experience
• Experience in caregiving, healthcare, direct support, day habilitation, or working with individuals with disabilities preferred but not required
• CNA, HHA, CPR/First Aid, or related certifications are a plus

Skills & Abilities
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Patience, flexibility, and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic

Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift, transfer, reposition, and assist residents
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical caregiving tasks throughout the shift

Additional Requirements
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and reference verification
• Valid driver's license preferred, depending on position duties

Why Casa Angelica?

At Casa Angelica, our staff are more than employees - they are part of a family dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to medically fragile children and young adults. Every shift is an opportunity to make someone feel safe, valued, supported, and loved.
• If you are looking for meaningful work with purpose, we encourage you to join the Guardian Angel team today!