Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $15
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Pay : Starting at$15 / hour
Schedule : MondayFriday, 8 : 00 AM4 : 00 PM
Holidays : Most federal holidays offand paid
Benefits : Vision, Dental, Health, and Life Insurance (partially company-paid) +401(k) available
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and dependableDirect Support Professional (DSP)to join our team. The DSP plays a vital role in supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by promoting independence, ensuring safety, and enhancing quality of life through individualized care and meaningful engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide assistance withActivities of Daily Living (ADLs)including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and other personal-care needs.
- Lead and participate ineducational, recreational, and community-based activitiesthat promote growth and engagement.
- Observe and promptly report any significantphysical, medical, behavioral, or emotional changesto the supervisor.
- Prepare and serve meals and snacks in alignment with individual needs and dietary guidelines.
- Ensure asafe, clean, and healthy environmentfor all individuals.
- Maintain accurate and timelywritten and verbal documentation, contributing to effective planning and service delivery.
- Support individuals in developingbehavioral, personal, vocational, educational, and social skillsbased on their individualized plans.
- Use a company or personal vehicle (as applicable) totransport individualsto activities, appointments, and outings.
- Assist individuals in preparing for meals, scheduled groups, appointments, and daily activities.
- Providehands-on carefor individuals requiring physical assistance.
- Participate in and contribute tomandatory staff meetingsand ongoing training.
Requirements
Experience working with individuals who exhibit challengingbehaviors(behavioral support experience required).Ability to provide physical, hands-on support when needed.Strong communication skills, reliability, and professionalism.Must meet all background check, driving, and training requirements as established by licensing and company policy.Why Join Us?
Starting pay at $15 / hourConsistent daytime schedulewith evenings and weekends freePaid federal holidaysCompetitive benefits packagewith partially company-paid insurance options401(k) availableMeaningful work that genuinely makes a difference