(DSP) Direct Support - Daily Residential Specialist

Support Independence with Purpose Join a Mission That Changes Lives

We are seeking dependable, compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide daily, hands-on support. DSPs help adults with mental illness, brain injuries, and intellectual or developmental disabilities live independently with support, build relationships, and work toward personal goals.

If you thrive in active, people-focused work and want a role where your effort directly improves someone's day-to-day life, this position offers real purpose and variety - whether you're new to the field or bringing experience.

Purpose in Action. Impact Starts Here.

• Build meaningful relationships while supporting adults with mental illness, brain injuries, and intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Assist with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, community participation, and personal care (which may include bathing, dressing, toileting, hygiene, and mobility support)
• Support individuals' health and wellness, including emotional and behavioral needs, following support strategies, assisting during behavioral challenges as trained, helping with healthy routines, and administering medications
• Support community engagement by facilitating and helping individuals participate in activities, hobbies, events, and appointments
• Teach and reinforce life skills that promote greater independence
• Complete accurate and timely electronic documentation each shift to record care, behaviors, activities, and health related updates

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or a GED required
• 18 years old or older required
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening required
• This position requires current valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record, a reliable vehicle for on-the-job use required
• Ability to pass an extensive background check, including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, the Sex Offender registry, criminal history, and driving records required

Details

• Pay Rate: $17.25 $19.75 depending upon experience
• 12-hour shifts: Days (8am-8pm) or Nights (8pm-8am)
• Schedules: 3-day work week with options of Sunday - Tuesday OR Thursday - Saturday.

Working at EPI Has Its Benefits. Many Benefits.

• Advance your career through our career advancement program. As you complete each certification, you'll advance to a new position with a $1.00 per hour increase in pay.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans (even pet insurance!)
• Three-day workweeks (work/life balance). Other schedules also available, including weekend-only options.
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k)* employer match up to 6% (also available to part-time employees; must be 21 or older for eligibility)
• Free telemedicine and virtual counseling
• Paid training
• Immediate employee discounts (gym memberships, and
• Full benefits are offered for full-time positions (30+ hours/week)

EPI is an equal opportunity employer.

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