Direct Service Professional

Make a Difference Every Day. Are you passionate about helping others live meaningful, independent lives? Do you want a career where your work truly matters? At New Avenues to Independence, we are looking for compassionate, dependable, and motivated individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). As a DSP, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities as they build independence, engage in their communities, and achieve their personal goals. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to positively impact lives every day.

About the role

Provide person-centered support to individuals with disabilities in residential homes, community settings, and day programs.

• Assist with daily living activities including personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, housekeeping, and transportation.
• Support individuals in building independence and life skills.
• Encourage participation in community activities, outings, appointments, and social events.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment that promotes dignity and self-determination.
• Build positive, supportive relationships with the individuals you serve.
• Collaborate with team members, families, and healthcare professionals to implement individualized support plans.
• Assist individuals with routines such as shopping, cooking, cleaning, and attending medical appointments.
• Document services and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.

Pay

Starting at $16.00 per hour

Schedule

Multiple shifts available

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• PTO – For those working at least 25 hrs per week
• Paid Holidays - For those working at least 25 hrs per week

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with 4 points or fewer
• Valid auto insurance
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others

Employment with our organization is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include criminal history, employment verification, education verification, professional license verification (if applicable), and other screenings permitted by applicable law. A criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. We are committed to evaluating each applicant fairly and individually. Any criminal history will be considered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, taking into account factors such as the nature and seriousness of the offense, the time that has elapsed since the conviction or completion of the sentence, and the relevance of the offense to the responsibilities of the position. All employment offers are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the required pre-employment screenings. Providing false, misleading, or incomplete information during the application or hiring process may result in disqualification from consideration or termination of employment if discovered after hire.