110-06 Direct Support Professional

About the role

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates and supports adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, assisting with daily living, community integration, medical appointments, medication administration, behavior support plans, emergency evacuation, and ensuring compliance with agency policies.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and support adults 22+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, bathing, toileting, dressing, and teeth brushing.
• Support individuals to medical appointments and banking.
• Help individuals become active members of their community and attend outings.
• Administer medications and follow Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans, and goals.
• Follow medical guidelines that are in place.
• Safely evacuate individuals from the home in an emergency.
• Maintain required certifications.
• Handle job‑related duties in compliance with Agency policies.
• Follow all DDS regulations and policies.
• Participate in paid New Employee Orientation, paid CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP), as well as program‑ and person‑specific training at the individuals’ home.

Requirements

• 21 years of age or older.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, overnights, or double‑shifts.
• Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above and demonstrate ability to perform essential job functions.

Qualifications

• Commitment to assisting people with varying disabilities to participate fully in their community and in their own lives.
• Varied interests and personal connections in the local community.
• Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer, or school history).
• Ability to work as a creative, engaged, dedicated member of the team.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus: $1,000 for full‑time employees, $500 for part‑time employees.
• Company‑paid life insurance for full‑time employees.
• Health insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Earned paid time off and 40 hours of sick time.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Tuition remission.
• Supportive and encouraging working environment.
• Paid training (New Employee Orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, Defensive Driving, Medication Administration Program).

Pay

Pay rate: $17.50‑$19.00 per hour.

Schedule

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