Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Weekend Shift

About Our House, Inc.

At Our House, Inc., our mission is to provide healthy, stimulating, and inclusive environments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Through community residences, employment services, innovative day programs, and social opportunities, we empower people to live meaningful, productive, and independent lives.

Our Interview Process

We believe in transparency and respect for your time. Once an application is fully completed and meets the minimum requirements, our recruitment team will respond within 48 business hours via email with an invitation to attend a group interview. While the interview is conducted in a group format, it is still an individual evaluation. During this session, we will walk applicants through everything you want to know about working at Our House, Inc., including:

• The full interview and hiring process
• Background check requirements and timelines
• Available openings, shifts, and locations (applicants may change shift or location preferences during the interview process)
• Pre-employment requirements
• Training schedule and onboarding expectations
• Benefits, compensation, and growth opportunities

Position Summary

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes or apartments. You’ll assist with daily living skills, community inclusion, and personal growth—helping individuals gain independence while ensuring their health, safety, and well-being.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check with minimal violations (no provisional restrictions)
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work and be able to drive themselves between work sites when required; must also be comfortable driving agency vans when transporting individuals served
• At minimum, a high school diploma, GED, or foreign equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Able to attend and successfully complete a required two-week, in-office paid training upon hire, as well as maintain annual recertifications
• Comfortable using computers and agency systems to document thorough, accurate, and detailed shift summary reports; log data into electronic systems, check and respond to emails, and upload required documentation
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and other web-based systems
• Able to provide professional references during the application process
• Required to transport individuals served using agency vehicles for community activities and medical or planned appointments

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Ability to assist residents with mobility and personal care
• Lift/Force Requirements: Constant - 10 lbs, Frequent - 25 lbs, Occasional - 50 lbs
• Strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently while ensuring resident safety

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $20.00/hour
• Full-Time Benefits Include:
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time)
• Part-Time & Substitute Benefits Include:
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Tuition assistance
• Sick paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Employment Disclosure

This job description is not a contract and does not imply guaranteed employment. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change at the discretion of Our House, Inc. Employment is at-will.