DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) – FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES & EXCEPTIONAL TIME OFF!

About the role

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives. You will work closely with them, assisting with personal care, meal preparation, transportation, and community outings. You will foster independence by helping individuals develop life skills and make choices, and promote social inclusion by supporting their participation in community activities. You will serve as a positive role model, demonstrating empathy and patience, and collaborate effectively with a supportive team of DSPs, supervisors, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support with personal care, meal preparation, transportation, and community outings.
• Foster independence by helping individuals develop life skills and make choices.
• Promote social inclusion by supporting participation in community activities.
• Serve as a positive role model, demonstrating empathy and patience.
• Collaborate effectively with a supportive team of DSPs, supervisors, and families.

Requirements

Empathic, compassionate, and patient
Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
Good communicator and team player
Passionate about making a difference

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred
• Ability to pass a background check
• Valid driver's license (if applicable)

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Patience and empathy
• Flexibility and adaptability

Benefits

• Comprehensive paid training
• Exceptional benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP
• Retirement security through a 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement within DDI
• Flexible schedules to support your life

Pay

• Average Hourly Rate for DSP Drivers (including weekend shift): $24.50 – $26.95/hour
• Average Hourly Rate for DSP Non-Drivers (including weekend shift): $22.17 – $24.38/hour

Schedule

• Shifts Available: Wed/Fri/Sat 7am-7pm, Sun-Tue 7am-7pm, Sun/Mon/Wed 7am-7pm, Tue-Thu 7am-7pm, Thu-Sat 7am-7pm
• Each schedule requires an employee to work one weekend day each week.
• Each weekend shift is eligible for premium pay, equivalent to one and a half times your hourly rate.