DSP (Direct Support Professional with Experience)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary
Are you passionate about empowering others and making a real difference in your community? As a Direct Support Professional , you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities—both at home and in the community. You’ll provide person-centered care, encourage independence, and ensure safety and dignity in every interaction.

Duties

• Deliver hands-on support with daily living activities, personal care, and mobility

• Foster independence and community involvement for individuals with disabilities

• Implement and adapt individualized care plans and behavioral strategies (BSP)

• Ensure a safe, respectful environment that protects individual rights and well-being

• Support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other diverse needs

• Maintain strict confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA standards

• Provide transportation and accompany individuals to medical, therapy, and community appointments

Skills

• Strong knowledge of behavioral support plans (BSPs) and home care practices

• Ability to assist individuals with mobility and personal care needs

• Proficient in goal tracking and implementing individualized support strategies

• Solid understanding of individual rights, person-centered advocacy, and HIPAA compliance

• Compassionate, reliable, and adaptable with excellent interpersonal skills

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and access to your own reliable transportation.

• Prior experience as a DSP

• Must have experience with bedbound patients and ability to lift and use a Hoyer

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits

• schedule Wed 8a-4p, Thurs 6 am-8 am, and Friday 8a-4p. = 18 hrs per week

Work Location: In person