6011-06 Direct Support Professional

Part-time position, Monday–Friday 5:00 AM–9:00 AM (20 hours/week). Pay range: $17.50–$19.00/hour. Paid training provided; part-time employees receive a $500 sign‑on bonus.

About the role

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) advocates for and supports adults 22 and over with intellectual and developmental disabilities, empowering them to be as active in their lives as possible. Support needs include household maintenance, meal preparation, shopping, personal care (bathing, toileting, dressing, oral hygiene), and ensuring individuals look and feel their best. The DSP may assist with medical appointments, banking, community integration, outings, medication administration, implementation of Behavior Support Plans, Individual Support Plans and goals, and adherence to medical guidelines. DSPs must be able to safely evacuate individuals in an emergency, maintain required certifications, perform duties in compliance with agency policies, and follow all DDS regulations.

• Household maintenance and meal preparation
• Personal care: bathing, toileting, dressing, teeth brushing
• Shopping and community outings
• Transportation to medical appointments and banking
• Medication administration
• Implementation of Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans
• Compliance with medical guidelines and DDS regulations
• Emergency evacuation of individuals

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid driver’s license; daily use of a car on site (preferred but not required) and availability by telephone for daily contact
• Must be 21+ with reliable transportation and a valid driving license

Benefits

• $500 sign‑on bonus for part‑time employees
• Company‑paid life insurance (full‑time employees)
• Health, 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 new‑employee orientation, CPR/First Aid, PABC, defensive driving, and Medication Administration Program (MAP) training

Pay

$17.50–$19.00 per hour.